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Water & Wastewater Technician

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.

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 2

Earn a Postsecondary Certificate

Required Training:

Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code

SOC 51-8031
SOC Code

Training Programs and Resources:

Wastewater Technology Certificate
training

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San Bernardino Valley College
Water Technology AS
training

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San Bernardino Valley College
Water Supply Technology
training

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San Bernardino Valley College
Water Use Specialist Certificate
training

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San Bernardino Valley College
Water Technology
training

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Mt. San Jacinto College
Underwater Welder
training

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California Welding Institute
Water Technician
training

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Mission Career College

Daily Tasks

A Day in the Life

As

a(n)

Water & Wastewater Technician

you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:

Monitor and control water and wastewater treatment processes, including adjusting equipment to ensure purification, disposal, and compliance. Collect, test, and analyze water and sewage samples, adding appropriate chemicals to disinfect and maintain quality standards. Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, tanks, and safety infrastructure to ensure proper operation and regulatory compliance. Record and manage operational data, including meter readings, maintenance logs, discharge reports, and personnel information. Supervise and coordinate plant staff for daily operations, maintenance, and safety procedures.

    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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    Career Outlook

    1540

    Employees in

    2023

    1460

    Employees in

    2033

    +
    5.20%

    Projected
    Growth Rate

    1290

    Annual Projected
    Job Openings

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