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Salary

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $74,300
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $76,200
Similar skills & knowledge

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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

License may be required in Washington

Licensing for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

No license found in Washington

Certification

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Certification for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

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Certification for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

2 related certifications

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