Summary Water Utility Operator in the Southern Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a water utility operator. The following information is applicable to all Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101).
Description
Water treatment plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water. Liquid waste plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in wastewater, sewage treatment and liquid waste plants to regulate the treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes. They are employed by municipal governments and industrial facilities. This unit group also includes waste treatment plant operators in composting plants and other waste management facilities.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$29.60/hour
Median wage in the Southern Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Southern Region
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Jobs
1 job
advertised in Nova Scotia
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Competencies
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
- Quality Control Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
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