JOB DUTIES

• Perform water quality analysis testing and verification


• Assist in water reconnaissance and site preparation


• Operate and maintain water treatment equipment


• Assist in setup of water treatment activity

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Job training for a water treatment specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 14 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in testing different products.



Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Identification of health hazards


• Inspection of food products, food service operations, wastewater and waste disposal facilities