Water and wastewater treatment plant operator, Kaiwhakamahi whakapai wai me te waipara
Also known as
- Wastewater treatment plant operator, water treatment plant operator
Water and wastewater treatment plant operators control and maintain the equipment and treatment processes in wastewater and water treatment plants.
Duration
2:24 mins
Your pay could be
$26
Lower
$33 to $49
Most common
$60
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Water and wastewater treatment plant operators
- usually work regular business hours, but may work weekends and be on call
- usually work at water or wastewater treatment plants and travel between them
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may work in noisy and smelly conditions
- need to be safety conscious and methodical
Tasks
- control water and wastewater treatment systems
- operate water treatment equipment and machines
- monitor systems to keep water safe
- collect water samples for testing
- test water for quality and safety
- record water treatment information
- maintain treatment equipment and machinery
- clean equipment and work areas
- follow safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a water and wastewater treatment plant operator.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in water and sanitation engineering
- a New Zealand Certificate in Wastewater Treatment (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Drinking-water Treatment (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Drinking-water Treatment (Level 5)
- a Class 1 or Class 2 driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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