# Tasks & work activities — wastewater treatment technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-8031.00 (Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Clean and maintain tanks, filter beds, and other work areas, using hand tools and power tools.
- **[Core]** Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
- **[Core]** Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
- **[Core]** Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
- **[Core]** Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- **[Core]** Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- **[Core]** Maintain, repair, and lubricate equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- **[Core]** Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.

## Detailed work activities

- Clean production equipment.
- Clean work areas.
- Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
- Direct operational or production activities.
- Inspect production equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
- Maintain production or processing equipment.
- Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.
- Record operational or production data.
- Repair production equipment or tools.
- Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.