Definition Water Treatment Operator
Profile of water treatment operators
| Name | Profile | Video |
| Dave Calvo | Profile | |
| Julia Chan | Profile | [popup_anything id="18911"] |
| Luis Cuellar | Profile | |
| Sheree English | Profile | [popup_anything id="18927"] |
| Stephen Fong | Profile | [popup_anything id="18929"] |
| Andrew Kwan | [popup_anything id="18931"] | |
| Jeff Madden | Profile | [popup_anything id="18934"] |
| Daniel McVey | Profile | |
| Maria Rodriguez | [popup_anything id="22229"] | |
| Sylvia Ronco | Profile | |
| Anthony Scott | Profile | [popup_anything id="18935"] |
| James Sparks | Profile | [popup_anything id="18938"] |
Example Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: The operation and maintenance of water treatment plants; methods and practices, including safety regulations pertaining to the work; water treatment and related equipment servicing , calibrating, and repair; mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles; principles and practices of standardized water quality tests; state and federal regulations governing the operation of a water treatment plant.Example Experience and Training
Four years journey-level Operator and/or Stationary Engineer experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of mechanical and electrical pumping and related plant machinery of a water or wastewater treatment plant; or four years journey-level experience as a Marine Engineer performing duties in the areas of maintenance, repair and operation of a variety of mechanical and electrical pumping and related machinery; or completion of a recognized four year Stationary Engineer apprenticeship program.Example Monthly Salary Range
Apprentice/Trainee $6,656 to $8,585
Journey-level $8,313 to $10,255
Supervisory $10,335 to $12,687
Source: BAYWORK Salary Survey, 2022.
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LINKS TO EXTERNAL SITES
WorkHands – Career Site for the Trades
Work for Water – Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
O*Net OnLine Summary Report for: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Bay Area Consortium for Water and Wastewater Education (BACWWE)
Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution System Operators Certification
US Environmental Protection Agency Water Operator Certification Website
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 39 Stationary Engineers
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 101
How to get California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Certification
The Path to CWEA Certification

