Mechanical Technologist Certification

Under general direction, Mechanics perform preventive, routine and emergency maintenance and repair of a variety of heavy and light equipment, related systems and components. This precision work requires mathematical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to use complex tools and equipment.

Skilled machinists are in demand today, and demand will continue to grow as Baby Boomers retire from the workforce. Job opportunities will be available in a number of industries, including the water and wastewater industries, which benefit both communities and the environment. This vocation represents a real employment opportunity for individuals with the interest, aptitudes, and skills to obtain the multiple years of specialized technical training needed.

Reasons to Get CWEA Certified

Our extensive CWEA Technical Certification Program is built around your major career
milestones, serving as a roadmap to achieving your professional goals. Trusted by more than 5,000 wastewater professionals, CWEA’s certification program provides assurance of professional competency, training, and safe work practices.

Many California wastewater agencies use CWEA’s certifications of professional competence as part of their hiring and promotional process, and some will require CWEA certification for employment.

Several agencies provide a pay bump when you achieve CWEA certification and additional incentives as you move-up to higher grade levels. Be sure to ask your employer about incentives.

Benefits of Certification

The benefits of certification include:

1. Prove your competency
2. Accelerate your career
3. Advance the industry
4. Meet industry standards
5. Become an expert

CWEA is proud to offer certification programs for wastewater professionals across California’s vast wastewater industry. Each program includes increasingly advanced Grade options that demonstrate your mastery of new skills to unlock new opportunities. Many wastewater professionals collect multiple certifications to demonstrate to employers they are willing to master new skills and are ready for promotion.

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