Compare Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System... & Medical Equipment Repairers Washington

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Salary

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $74,300
Medical Equipment Repairers $72,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

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

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

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

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.


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 Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

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 Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

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

46 related certifications

Certification for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

7 related certifications

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