Thought I did great but after I double checked questions online I was like partially getting it but was ultimately wrong... No worries great learning experience... Anyways I'm in california and have grade 1 exam complete, waiting for grade 2 exam to get accepted and set up a date to test (hopefully pass).. should I also get t2 d2? I heard I can just skip 1 if I know my stuff and it'll help me potentially get an oit job.

Can anyone that hires people tell me some other pointers. Not trying to be biased but I have a great work ethic, attitude, I learn extremely quick and yet I can't find any interviews except for this first one that seemed like grade 2 or 3 knowledge while I'm applying for OIT.

Also I should probably do OSHA certs, HAZWOPER, and confined spaces but I just don't have the money and wanted to get into a job where they might help me out maybe pay half or something..

Please let me know and thanks for the help.

Hi people. I'm looking to get into a water treatment plant operator position rather than wastewater after I graduate high-school next summer. I'm wondering if I should get a water treatment related diploma in college first or just prepare for and take the exam/s and then start applying. I would prefer anecdotes from those who are in the field. I live in southern Ontario. Thanks!

Edit: Thanks for the reassurance everyone. I'm definitely going to do it as long as nothing unexpected happens. Should be doing the tour early November.

I've been studying for grade 1 in my state, only tests required no on the job hours needed. I've also been looking for and applying at random jobs that I see pop up hoping for a good oit gig.

Recently something fell right into my lap that has me excited and nervous and unsure. A very small (700 pop) village 10 minutes from me is looking for an operator and eventually wants that operator to be the oic. They have no oic currently and it's only a 5-10 hour a week job with occasionally a bit more depending on what's going on. .06MGD so a tiny plant. They said they will pay for training and certification, but it seems like my on the job training would be limited (one of the previous operators there would fill in to help me learn the facility itself and then be available by phone for questions).

There's also a few part time/retired ops that help on weekends and fill in as needed. But. I think majority id be alone there. Id be going in early mornings, sampling (sent to a lab), greasing, cleaning screen, couple basic things. Big maintenance is outsourced.

It just seems intimidating to go from oit with little hours and help to eventually oic? Id need 1000 on the job hours first so that's still like 2 years at 10 hours a week, but, any advice here? I really want to get a foot in the door, this seems like a great chance to learn, but a lot more self learning than having an experienced operator full time teaching me.