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FloHawks Plumbing + Septic
Industrial Wastewater Plant Operator
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$55,665 / year median in Missouri
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Wastewater Plant Operator. Your primary responsibility will be to treat wastewater, determine water quality, and release treated water to city publicly owned treatment works as well as maintenance, installation, and repairs of the wastewater plant's mechanical equipment including gas and diesel engines, heat exchangers, fans, valves, compressors, storage tanks, pumps of various types, overhead cranes and hoists. The Wastewater Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician plays a significant role in maintaining the safety and health of the environment. You will have an essential impact on the company, your team members, and the environment. This position gives you the potential to grow into a lifelong career in environmental solutions.