Day in the Life of a Saco Wastewater Operator
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- “I do like to say that when things are going well, we’re just a glorified janitor. When things aren’t going well, we’re the guys who have to clean up the mess before it hits the fan.” - James Ferguson, a 10-year veteran operator at the Saco Water Resource Recovery Division.
In this video, the first of our day-in-the-life series focusing on the team that handles Saco’s wastewater, we present you with an in-depth feel of what it’s like to keep a treatment plant running smoothly. You’ll learn why they enjoy their work, too.
“I’ve heard stories and telltale of when the tannery was still [upriver], and you could tell what color they were dyeing the leather that day,” James said. “There were no fish, there were no paddleboarders, you didn’t have people going and swimming in the river, because that was unheard of.”
“To be able to kind of give back and make sure that we can use the river for fishing and swimming, and people can come up and enjoy the Saco Bay area, that’s just a feather in the cap for what we do.”
You can learn more about Saco’s WRRD team by visiting sacomaine.org/WRRDworkforce
Ah, the underrated heros of civilization.
I am a Water Treatment Plant Operator in Wewak, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. What a great Water Treatment Plant 👍 Thanks for this video. Appreciated 🙏
Any vacancy available?
Find this immensely interesting. Great and funny guy. Water treatment is a bedrock of modern society.
I've been thinking about maybe applying for a job in wastewater for a couple months now. I think it's something I would enjoy.
This man is the Paul Rudd of the wastewater world.
Wish I worked in a nice clean plant like this. My waste water plant is a disaster lol.
Lol
This scares me. I just got hired as an operator and I have no idea what to expect when I walk into that compound. Last thing I want is to get other people’s poo on me. Or dirty water to splash on me 😬 I might have a change of heart and find something else to do.
@@markfukkerberg1372 how’s it now? Any updates??
Lol 😂 well ur definitely going to get dirty, I’m upgrading to a new sewer plant and I can definitely say you won’t stay clean for long 🤢 you’ll like it though 😉
Thank you for your service. Much respect!
It is a thankless job. People don’t realize how important it is. I refer to us at the offensive linemen of public works. If we aren’t being singled out then we are doing our job.
I agree with you cuz I'm also one.
Muy buena plática para los que nos dedicamos a las PTAR. Felicidades !!
Awesome 😎 will be starting soon
I did NOT know about the flushable wipes. Good to know. Sorry guys.
Great video!
His first statement is the truth
Great information!
So cool!
Is there a grave yard shift?
1:20 please tell me that’s grease 😅
Does this require a college degree? Or is it just certification thing???
They prefer a college degree but most of these facilities either train in-house or send you to specialized schools that train you in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, mechanical operations, safety, routines, and laws that pertain to the profession. This is how you gain your certification.
What's the salary like? I've seen it's like 15 to 20 an hour
Im in Texas, every thing around here seems to pay 20-30
@@mcshidnfard456 I'm south Texas
Im a operator in training making 26 most guys make 30s-40s
@@LilRicky1343that sounds pretty great. I just got my application for the apprenticeship program. How do you like it?
Is this Saco Maine ?
Yes!
Grade y’all pretty lucky us is grade 4
U would be a supervisor over there with him haha
I have no experience, high school diploma, how hard is it to get a job as a water operator?
I’d apply and get them to pay for your schooling it’s super cheap schooling.
not very hard, most places love when you have zero experience.
He makes it seem like it’s hard but it’s easy work
Or as we say, same day different shit.
Shout out please sir, thank you
what about paper towel? Can I flush that.
No, those don't dissolve as easily as toilet paper does
Cry me a river .