Waste Treatment Operator

Code: 51-8031.00

Also known as: Plant Operator, Process Operator (Process Op), Relief Operator, SCADA Operator (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Operator), Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator (WWTP Operator), Wastewater Operator (WW Operator), Water Control Dispatcher, Water Plant Operator, Water Treatment Operator, Water Treatment Plant Operator

Description: If there is one thing humans produce on a daily basis, it's waste. Waste Treatment Operators manage systems that test, process and dispose of sewage. Operators have a high school diploma and get on-the-job training. Depending on the state, they will have to obtain a license to work.