Cross-posted from Clean Water Stories

Wastewater operators watch over large and complex industrial equipment and the flows going through them – from both on-the-ground and from computer monitoring systems. They check readings and take water samples to make sure things are running smoothly – troubleshooting when necessary. They often work as part of a crew, as well as with a larger team.

Good operators are hard to find – and desperately needed. They don’t need a college degree or any experience in wastewater, and King County offers an on-the-job training program. Read more here about this innovative approach to recruiting new hires.