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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Annual Median Wage$ 47,820$38,032
$66,273Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Slow Growing
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators manage a system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
What do they typically do
- Add chemicals, such as ammonia or chlorine, to disinfect water or other liquids
- Inspect equipment on a regular basis
- Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges
- Collect and test water and sewage samples
- Record meter and gauge readings and operational data
- Document and report test results to regulatory agencies
- Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of sewage
- Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas
- Follow U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
- Ensure safety standards are met
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -0.8%Job Opening 8Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- Wastewater Operator Certification Level I, II, III, IV [NC Department of Environmental Quality]
Private Training Programs9588Change -7