# Water Treatment Operator jobs and career guide

Category: Energy & Utilities
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/water-treatment-operator/
Also called: wastewater operator, water plant operator, utility operator

Water and wastewater operators run treatment plants and pumping stations that keep communities' water safe.

## Typical US pay
$42k–$85k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Monitor treatment processes and SCADA
- Collect samples and run lab tests
- Maintain pumps, chemical feeds and equipment
- Keep regulatory records

## Key skills
- SCADA
- Water chemistry
- Pump maintenance
- Regulatory compliance

## Training
Certificate program or on-the-job training as operator-in-training.

## Licensing & certifications
State water or wastewater operator certification is required.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.