Become an Operator
To become a Wyoming certified operator, follow these steps!
Set Up An Account in the Operator Certification database using the Login Instructions. You must live in or work as an operator in Wyoming in order to become a Wyoming certified operator.
- Send in Your High School Equivalency (HSE) Documents. Send in a document proving that you have the equivalent of a High School education (HSE).
- High School Transcripts: To obtain a copy of a Wyoming high school transcript from the Wyoming State Archives, complete and submit the transcript request form. There is a fee of $4 to process your transcript request. They can be reached by phone at 307-777-7018.
- GED Certificate: The Wyoming Community College Commission can assist you with obtaining a General Educational Development certificate of high school equivalency (GED) or a copy of a previously issued GED certificate. They can be reached by phone at 307-777-7763.
- Military Discharge Form DD214
- College or Trade School Transcripts
- Professional License
If you cannot provide any of the documents above, please contact the Operator Certification Office at opcert@wyo.gov or 307-777-6128.
All operators must meet Wyoming’s minimum experience requirements in order to obtain certification.
- To start your experience record in your account, your supervisor must designate you as an operator within 10 days of starting work.
- If you have related work experience that you would like DEQ to consider, fill out the supplemental experience form.
All operators must meet Wyoming’s minimum training requirements in order to obtain certification.
- The Operator Instructions document explains how to add training to your training history.
- Check out our Exam Study Materials webpage to find a correspondence course to help you meet the training requirements and study for the exam.
- Which Exam Do I Need? Take the right exam for what you do!
- Click on the link to the exam you need to find formula sheets, Need to Know documents, recommended study materials and more!
- Schedule an Exam Instructions on how to schedule your exam. If you fail an exam, you must wait at least 30 days to retake the same exam.
DEQ receives exam scores from PSI and uploads them once a week. While you are waiting, make sure that you have enough training and work experience, and that your High School Equivalency is on file! See Wyoming certification requirements.
Maintain your contact information, add trainings that you take for continuing education, apply training to renewals, keep your employment record current, etc. The Operator Instructions document has detailed instructions to help you. Please read the Core Area and Rule Training Guidance also.
Reciprocal Certification: Operators certified in another state whose certifications are current and in good standing may apply for reciprocal certification in Wyoming. You must live in or work as an operator in the State of Wyoming before DEQ can issue your reciprocal certificate, but you may begin the application process at any time. Complete a separate application for each reciprocal certificate requested.
Check job postings at
- Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems (WARWS) Jobs & Equipment,
- Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) Community Classifieds,
- American Water Works Association (AWWA) Career Center or workforwater.org