DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators
Occupational Description:
Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities | 1,020 | 104 | $25.63/hr | $0.41/hr | $21.64/hr | $24.30/hr | $26.19/hr | $28.09/hr | $29.24/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,710 | 179 | $23.24/hr | $0.30/hr | $16.58/hr | $19.97/hr | $24.00/hr | $27.07/hr | $28.92/hr |
| U S | 108,440 | 1,193 | $21.74/hr | $0.09/hr | $12.59/hr | $16.12/hr | $20.83/hr | $26.62/hr | $33.03/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 880 | $14.89/hr | N/A |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 420 | $22.30/hr | N/A |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 180 | $21.15/hr | N/A |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 20 | $26.70/hr | N/A |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | N/A | $26.61/hr | N/A |
| Gas Plant Operators | N/A | $30.08/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators
- Operates and adjusts controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
- Records operational data, personnel attendance, and meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Maintains, repairs, and lubricates equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Cleans and maintains tanks and filter beds, using hand tools and power tools.
- Directs and coordinates plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
- Collects and tests water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- Inspects equipment and monitors operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- Adds chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, and lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.