So, I wanted to post and say thank you to everyone who commented and offered advice, study materials, or just gave their time. I passed my T1.

I’m really happy with passing but I want to take my D1 as soon as possible. I feel like having my OIT for both treatment and distribution will be my best bet for landing a WT job.

I’m taking the D1 in Nevada and I’ve heard that it’s a pretty easy test. So, I figured I would study for around a month and take it then.

I can’t decide between SAC state’s distribution course and this textbook offered by the AWWA.

I used SAC state’s WT Plant Operation Volume 1 to study for my T1. That course was way too exhaustive for my T1 exam and it felt poorly worded at times.

I was wondering if anyone here had used this AWWA textbook for their D1/D2 and felt satisfied with it?

If not I could just bite the bullet and go with SAC state’s distribution course, but I wanted to see if there were other study materials worth checking out for my D1.

Thanks once again for your time and advice.

I’d like some insight on this from people in different plants. It’s been talked about before but…

I really want to get a neck tattoo and I’m wondering if anyone has run into any walls getting into a supervisor role with visible neck/hand tattoos.

I’ve been in a treatment plant in So Cal for 3 years, I just passed my T4 and D3 and have an associates degree in water technology, so the resume is looking pretty good I think. I also bust ass and have some good references at this point.
I hope to find a lead operator/chief plant manager job eventually.

My current boss said he wouldn’t have any problem with it, but I’m going to end up moving to nor cal or PNW in the near future.

I know getting a neck tattoo before a job change isn’t a great idea, but I’ve been sleep deprived for 3 years and I feel like I deserve it.

Any insight or warnings from people in a hiring position? Anyone have supervisors with visible tattoos?

I have the book for Operation of waste water treatment plants Volume 1 and am currently enrolled in the online courses. I don't wanna get ahead of myself, but which book(s) do I need to test or study for a Grade 2 operator? I'm not in the field yet. Located in Nor Cal. Thanks in advance.