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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

Current openings

Industrial Waste Treatment Technician 2
Waste Treatment Operator 7
Wastewater Operator 10
Water Plant Operator 29
Water Treatment Technician 17

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$60,970
($29/hour)
Middle:
$69,270
($33/hour)
Up to:
$72,640
($34/hour)
Average:
$68,750
($33/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Long-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.