We surveyed 430 water treatment plant operators to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical water treatment plant operator. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a water treatment plant operator?
Low
High
Working as a water treatment plant operator typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a water treatment plant operator?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a water treatment plant operator typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a water treatment plant operator?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a water treatment plant operator. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for water treatment plant operators.
Do water treatment plant operators work full-time or part-time?
95% of water treatment plant operators work in full-time roles while 5% work part-time.
Is being a water treatment plant operator stressful?
Low
High
Water treatment plant operators tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a water treatment plant operator?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a water treatment plant operator.
How competitive is the workplace for water treatment plant operators?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for water treatment plant operators.
Does being a water treatment plant operator require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for water treatment plant operators.
Are water treatment plant operators allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Water treatment plant operators rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do water treatment plant operators have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Water treatment plant operators tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a water treatment plant operator physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a water treatment plant operator may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are water treatment plant operators exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Water treatment plant operators tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a water treatment plant operator require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a water treatment plant operator.
Does being a good water treatment plant operator require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a water treatment plant operator.