SKILLED TRADE CAREERS IN WATER
WATER CAREERS AREN'T YOUR TYPICAL 9-5
These are skilled trades for people who like to stay active, work with their hands, and make a real impact in their community. Whether it’s repairing water lines in the rain or running tests before sunrise, this work happens in all weather, around the clock—and it’s anything but office work. Our courses prepare you for the essential, behind-the-scenes jobs that keep clean water flowing and communities healthy.
HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
High school students have the opportunity to train over their senior year, on an 8-month, part-time pathway. After successful completion of the course work, job experience, and exam, trainees qualify for a state certificate in the chosen pathway. Please note that not all courses are offered each semester.
WATER OPERATOR
Water operators play a vital role in delivering safe, clean drinking water to homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. In this course, you’ll learn how to monitor and control treatment systems, adjust chemical dosages, maintain equipment, collect samples, and ensure plant operations run smoothly and efficiently.
WASTEWATER OPERATOR
Wastewater operators help protect the environment and public health by treating used water before it’s returned to nature. Learn how to operate and maintain treatment equipment, perform process monitoring and sampling, troubleshoot issues, and stay in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in a summer course? Rising high school seniors can also join the full-time summer classes! The schedule posts mid-February.
DRINKING WATER CLASSES
If you’re interested in a profession that is essential for ensuring the public has access to clean, safe drinking water 24/7, then these are the jobs for you! Trainees with a high school diploma or GED have the opportunity to train on a 4-month classroom pathway in tandem with job-shadowing (length of shadowing varies by state). After successful completion of the course work, job experience, and exam, trainees qualify for a state certificate in the chosen pathway. Please note, not all courses ar
WATER OPERATOR
Water operators play a vital role in delivering safe, clean drinking water to homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. In this course, you’ll learn how to monitor and control treatment systems, adjust chemical dosages, maintain equipment, collect samples, and ensure plant operations run smoothly and efficiently.
WATER LAB ANALYST
Water lab analysts protect public health by testing and monitoring water quality at every stage of treatment. You’ll gain hands-on experience and need-to-know content in collecting and preparing samples, performing chemical and biological testing, analyzing data, and ensuring results meet strict safety and regulatory standards.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Distribution operators ensure treated water is safely and reliably delivered to the community. This course covers system operations and components, hydrants and meters, routine maintenance, water quality checks, disinfection methods, and safety practices for maintaining a dependable distribution network.
WASTEWATER CLASSES
If protecting the public health and the environment interests you, consider the wastewater courses! These careers ensure pollutant removal from wastewater before discharging from the treatment facility. Trainees with a high school diploma or GED have the opportunity to train on a 4-month classroom pathway in tandem with job-shadowing (length of shadowing varies by state). After successful completion of the course work, job experience, and exam, trainees qualify for a state certificate in the cho
WASTEWATER OPERATOR
Wastewater operators help protect the environment and public health by treating used water before it’s returned to nature. Learn how to operate and maintain treatment equipment, perform process monitoring and sampling, troubleshoot issues, and stay in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
WASTEWATER LAB ANALYST
Wastewater lab analysts test and monitor water during the treatment process to ensure it's safe for discharge into the environment. You’ll be trained in sample collection, laboratory testing procedures, data interpretation, and reporting to ensure compliance with permit requirements and environmental standards.
COLLECTION SYSTEMS
Collection system operators maintain the underground network of pipes that transport used water to treatment facilities. This course covers system inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs, along with safety protocols overflow prevention to keep communities running smoothly.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Trainees with a high school diploma or GED have the opportunity to train on a 4-month classroom pathway in tandem with job-shadowing (length of shadowing varies by state). Not all courses are offered each semester
MAINTENANCE TRADES TECHNICIAN
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METER TECHNICIAN
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