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Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators
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Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators
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What do Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators do in the Military?
Where do Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators work?
Water and sewage treatment plant operators work indoors and outdoors. They may be exposed to strong odors.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$73,452
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$24,595 - $283,833
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators gain in the Military?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Water and sewage treatment plant operators in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Operation of water and sewage treatment systems
- Water testing and analysis
- Maintenance and repair of pumps, compressors, and other equipment
- Identification of health hazards
- Inspection of food products, food service operations, wastewater, and waste disposal facilities
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.
What skills help Water and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators succeed?
- Interest in chemistry and pollution control
- Interest in working with mechanical equipment