A Day In the Life: Wastewater Treatment Operators

Learn what it's like to be a wastewater treatment operator at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District! These staffers maintain our operations both at the plant and pumping stations 24/7/365 to ensure we are fulfilling our mission to protect public health and the environment.

[jarod]

Ive been a waste water operator for 5 yrs. Ill admit. It is one of the most laid back job a man can ask for. Your always going to have a job in that field. Everyone poops. Lol

[Whitebeard]

Today's day we need operators more then ever. I highly recommend a career in water or waste water. I've worked 30 years in the water field and ever class I've taken every instructor always says how it's difficult for any newbe to even land a job. Unless someone dies or retires then there's an opening. Along with all the rules and regulations changing all the time the industry pushes people away from applying. If you can get in I would recommend staying in, working hard for your certification and enjoy your career. Good luck.

[DaoKing-Wxjd]

Every water treatment operator is worthy of respect and has contributed a lot to our lives and the environment.

[Lucchese]

Any young guys looking for a job should look into this. 23 years old and it's the best, most laid back job I've ever had!!

[selenac.]

There's a lot on here that we do not do here at our plant. But like the man below said, this is the easiest laid back job I've ever had!! Downfall, our county is the highest paid operators, counties around us get paid terribly. Think about that before u apply.. some also have residency requirements, mine does!

[BlackSoul]

Thanks for the inside look, I hopefully plan to begin school this coming year to obtain a diploma in water treatment tech.

[milkybanene]

I'm a waste water operator too here in Philippines for four years and I wish I could get a job in other countries like USA or EU and I love my job

[rickygonzalez]

I started the water class last year, my senior year in high school, I got it paid by my city so I can work with them, I’m now a trainee, and they’re paying my waste water course. I love it, the pay isn’t bad for a trainee but once I complete my hours I’ll be earning pretty good money at 19. Better once I’m dual certified. The best part is that it’s a small city, so we’re hands on on everything, from construction machinery, both plants, electricity, welding, and more I just love it. But once you’re in a bigger city and get higher level licenses you earn more, and do less actual field work. So definitely get into if you get the chance.

[solen]

Thank you for the video, well made and such nice people you get to work with :)

[EllieCantWhistle]

Looking for a new career path and water operating has truly caught my attention. Any tips for a total rookie?

[rapidride]

Where in the heck are the railings around the primary tanks? HUGE LIABILITY!!!

[AAA-untw]

Hi, Sir,
I'm a RO, Distillation water treatment plant operator in x pharmaceutical company here in UAE 🇦🇪

[dearestdennis]

Interesting you guys have an aquarium setup! An aquariums biological process is close to how waste water is processed. Bacterial eat the Ammonia produced by the fish which gets turned into Nitrite then Nitrate. I would like to think that aquarium water is tested regularly with all the stuff they have at their disposal! 🤣

[DayVidsgaming]

I applied for a job but don’t know the first step to getting a license lol

[francoortiz]

hoping to study someday in Canada and settle there for good.

[sadedash]

no way. has to pay $105, 769, 445.21 for me to accept the position

[robertbaker]

Thanks for the upload, I just applied for a open position. Doubt I'll get hired but worth to know what's inspired for on the job duty. Do you think its a good job to have while in school or it'll be to tiring?

[loganconnell]

Wastewater is laid back but you have to stay in your toes.

[Valvisionary]

I have a test to be a trainee or apprentice . Any advice ?

[sadedash]

Can someone answer me is boo boo in that water he’s dealing with