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Day in the Life of a Saco Wastewater Operator

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  • Опубліковано 25 січ 2021
  • “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

КОМЕНТАРІ • 42

  • @RonanTetsu
    @RonanTetsu 2 роки тому +67

    Ah, the underrated heros of civilization.

  • @emmanuelnikiti348
    @emmanuelnikiti348 Рік тому +13

    I am a Water Treatment Plant Operator in Wewak, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. What a great Water Treatment Plant 👍 Thanks for this video. Appreciated 🙏

  • @larslover6559
    @larslover6559 2 роки тому +24

    Find this immensely interesting. Great and funny guy. Water treatment is a bedrock of modern society.

  • @scummyrobins6299
    @scummyrobins6299 2 роки тому +14

    Wish I worked in a nice clean plant like this. My waste water plant is a disaster lol.

    • @ezdinero9813
      @ezdinero9813 2 роки тому

      Lol

    • @markfukkerberg1372
      @markfukkerberg1372 2 роки тому +3

      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.

    • @SomeSloan
      @SomeSloan 2 роки тому +4

      @@markfukkerberg1372 how’s it now? Any updates??

    • @freddyfreddy42
      @freddyfreddy42 Рік тому

      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 😉

  • @06SteveO
    @06SteveO Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @user-hr6lo8yt6x
    @user-hr6lo8yt6x 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @corvette4923
    @corvette4923 Рік тому +6

    This man is the Paul Rudd of the wastewater world.

  • @pokej8942
    @pokej8942 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your service. Much respect!

  • @juanfranmar1225
    @juanfranmar1225 2 роки тому +3

    Muy buena plática para los que nos dedicamos a las PTAR. Felicidades !!

  • @freddyfreddy42
    @freddyfreddy42 Рік тому +2

    Awesome 😎 will be starting soon

  • @glst1974
    @glst1974 Рік тому +2

    I did NOT know about the flushable wipes. Good to know. Sorry guys.

  • @atrguwop5754
    @atrguwop5754 2 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @abin5699
    @abin5699 Рік тому

    Great information!

  • @javonscott4777
    @javonscott4777 Рік тому +1

    His first statement is the truth

  • @jslack8973
    @jslack8973 Рік тому +2

    1:20 please tell me that’s grease 😅

  • @sgtForgione
    @sgtForgione 2 роки тому

    So cool!

  • @ricardovazquez2274
    @ricardovazquez2274 Рік тому +3

    What's the salary like? I've seen it's like 15 to 20 an hour

    • @mcshidnfard456
      @mcshidnfard456 Рік тому +1

      Im in Texas, every thing around here seems to pay 20-30

    • @ricardovazquez2274
      @ricardovazquez2274 Рік тому

      @@mcshidnfard456 I'm south Texas

    • @LilRicky1343
      @LilRicky1343 10 місяців тому +3

      Im a operator in training making 26 most guys make 30s-40s

    • @bryantmiranda6057
      @bryantmiranda6057 9 місяців тому

      ​@@LilRicky1343that sounds pretty great. I just got my application for the apprenticeship program. How do you like it?

  • @tongasamoa89
    @tongasamoa89 3 роки тому +5

    Grade y’all pretty lucky us is grade 4

    • @ezdinero9813
      @ezdinero9813 2 роки тому

      U would be a supervisor over there with him haha

  • @johndoe-wt4ui
    @johndoe-wt4ui 2 роки тому +4

    He makes it seem like it’s hard but it’s easy work

    • @sorenrousseau
      @sorenrousseau 2 роки тому +5

      Or as we say, same day different shit.

  • @unicornscandab7980
    @unicornscandab7980 Рік тому +2

    Does this require a college degree? Or is it just certification thing???

    • @DrReginaldFinleySr
      @DrReginaldFinleySr Рік тому +6

      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.

  • @jakejones2927
    @jakejones2927 Рік тому +1

    I have no experience, high school diploma, how hard is it to get a job as a water operator?

    • @LilRicky1343
      @LilRicky1343 10 місяців тому

      I’d apply and get them to pay for your schooling it’s super cheap schooling.

    • @conco
      @conco 5 місяців тому

      not very hard, most places love when you have zero experience.

  • @evangel1737
    @evangel1737 2 роки тому +3

    Is this Saco Maine ?

  • @kapatid_fred
    @kapatid_fred 2 роки тому

    Shout out please sir, thank you

  • @Steve-pn2cq
    @Steve-pn2cq 2 роки тому

    what about paper towel? Can I flush that.

    • @ronnieperez8519
      @ronnieperez8519 2 роки тому +2

      No, those don't dissolve as easily as toilet paper does

  • @EChunter
    @EChunter 2 роки тому

    Cry me a river .