WORK PROCESS
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
O*NET/SOC CODE: 51-8031.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0619
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. Maintain, operate, oil, and adjust power-driven water pumps and other machinery
900
2. Start and stop filter machinery
900
a. regulate valves
b. observe flow dials
3. Add chemicals according to prescribed standards
750
4. Keep daily log of plant operations and prepare necessary reports
375
5. Read gauges and transmit information to Supervisor in charge
300
6. Draw water samples and run laboratory tests
750
7. Make running repairs to motors, valves, pumps, and other plant equipment
900
8. Keep daily inventory of chemicals used
375
9. Check operation of booster stations, storage tanks, and transmission equipment
750
TOTAL HOURS
6,000
The following related training course outline identifies subject matter which must be
mastered by the apprentice in order to successfully complete the program:
Math
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
Basic Arithmetic
Mathematics Part I
The Metric System
Science
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Graphics
Blueprint Reading and Sketching
Communications
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
Principles for Communicating Effectively
Human Behavior and Leadership
Trade-Theory
Water and Sewage Basics
Water and Sewage Intermediate
