Ocean County

NJWA Water and Wastewater Systems Operations Apprenticeship Program

Provided by New Jersey Water Association

Occupation: Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Industry: Construction/Utilities

The Apprenticeship Program lays a firm foundation for apprentices to thrive upon completion. With little to no cost, apprentices will attend an approximately 2-year training program. From classroom instruction and on-the-job training, you are provided the tools necessary to be a successful operation specialist in your community. During your apprenticeship, you earn-while-you-learn from knowledgeable, passionate people who strive to deliver clean drinking water to their community and treat wastewater before returning it to the environment. This program starts as a job and emerges as a solid and secure career as either a water operations specialist or wastewater operations specialist.

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Program Information

Offerings: Water and Wastewater Systems Operations Training
Apprenticeship: Yes
Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
Eligible for Credential: No
Duration: 2 years
In-Person/Virtual: IP
Category: Apprenticeship

Occupation Details - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Median Salary: $54,890
Median Hourly Pay: $26.39
Number of Jobs (2023): 124,700
Job Outlook (2023-2033): -6%
Employment Change (2023-2033): -7,500

Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - New Jersey Water Association

Contact Information

matt@njwater.org
609-242-7111
505 US Highway 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

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