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Waterworks Operator

Waterworks Operator

Industry
🚛Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs per Year
200
Avg Houston Wage
$20

Career Overview

Water treatment is a service for sending water to homes & businesses from water purification plants/facilities. Waterworks operators must manage the daily water treatment & distribution procedures to support public health & environmental quality.

Operators need to be able to: communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports; recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate action; accurately read, interpret and record data.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at heights
Work outside
Physical strength
Interact with people
Constant travel

Interested in this career path?

There are 2 Training Programs available for this career path

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2 Locations

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Waterworks Operator 1
Waterworks Operator 2
Waterworks Operator 3

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Some states may require a state license.

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$18 - $22/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$30 - $36/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Waterworks Operator

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Basic Water Works Operations (Northeast)
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy

Basic Water Works Operations (Northeast)

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 200Wage: $20-$33/hr
Duration: 1-3 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Basic Water Works Operations (Stafford)
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy
HCC Industrial Technology & Energy

Basic Water Works Operations (Stafford)

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Jobs: 200Wage: $20-$33/hr
Duration: 1-3 weeks
U.S. Work Authorization
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
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