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Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
State and local government
Private for profit
Private not for profit
Federal Government
Self-employed
Employment of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators is projected to decline 7 percent from 2024 to 2034. About 10,700 openings for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.