water-plant-technician/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — water plant technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-8031.00 (Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3132; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

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.