Become a Wastewater Operator Without College | Cody Urso, Grade I Operator

Описание: In this episode, I interview Cody Urso, a newly certified California Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and shift operator for the City of Tehachapi, CA. Cody explains how he became a wastewater operator at just 19 years old with no experience and no college, the obstacles he overcame on the way to earning his Grade I, and the study strategies that helped him pass his exam. If you’re trying to break into the wastewater industry, his story offers a clear, real-world roadmap.

I’m a California Grade 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Chief Plant Operator, also certified with a CA D3 Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certificate and a CA T2 Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. My goal is to help aspiring operators understand the career path, certification process, and day‑to‑day realities of working in wastewater treatment.

If you’re exploring a career in wastewater treatment, preparing for your Grade I exam, or looking for study tips and certification guidance, this interview is packed with actionable advice from someone who recently completed the journey successfully.

Links:
How to Become a California Wastewater Operator Tutorial: Education, Experience, and Certification
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How to Become a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator State by State Instructions
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