Water and wastewater technicians operate and monitor the systems that treat and move water through communities. They use control boards and automated equipment to manage complex processes that ensure water is safe to use and wastewater is properly treated before being released back into the environment. Their work is essential to public health, environmental protection, and the reliable delivery of clean water.

Water & Wastewater Technician
Career Snapshot:
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per year*
Entry to Senior Level
Energy, Utilities, & Infrastructure
*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.
The Path to Becoming
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Water & Wastewater Technician
Step 1
Earn
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High School Diploma or GED
Step 2
Earn a Postsecondary Certificate
Required Training:
Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code
Training Programs and Resources:
Step 3
Find a position or apprenticeship
Required Training:
This career typically involves
1 year on-the-job training
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Daily Tasks
A Day in the Life
As
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Water & Wastewater Technician
you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:
Required skills:
What It Takes
Water & Wastewater Technician
often have these skills:
Operations Monitoring
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Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.
Active Listening
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Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand, and asking questions as appropriate.
Equipment Maintenance
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Performing routine servicing and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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