Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Technicians

Experience as an intern or part-time employee at a wastewater treatment plant is recommended. 

Operators and technicians must be familiar with the provisions of the federal Clean Water Act and various state and local regulations that apply to their work. Whenever they become responsible for more complex processes and equipment, they must become acquainted with a wider scope of guidelines and regulations. In larger cities and towns especially, job applicants may have to take a civil service exam or other tests that assess their aptitudes and abilities.