In this episode of Ready, CET, GO!, we sit down with Dom Aguiar, Treatment Supervisor at Three Valleys Municipal Water District. Dom shares his journey through the water industry, from early roles to his current leadership position overseeing treatment operations.

We discuss the skills, challenges, and opportunities he’s encountered while advancing his career, along with insights into water treatment processes, regulatory demands, and what it takes to grow in the water industry. Whether you're already working for a water utility or considering a career in water, this episode offers practical perspective and inspiration.

Tune in to hear Dom’s story and gain a deeper appreciation for the professionals who keep our water safe and reliable.

In this episode of Ready CET Go, we sit down with Steven Hernandez, founder of WaterWisePro (waterwisepro.com) and a 25+ year vet of the water and wastewater industry. We dive deep into his personal story, the real struggles and roadblocks that shaped his path, from a summer hire in 1999, grinding through distribution and production roles, all the way to Water Services Manager. Then he left the water municipal work to build his full-time training business.

Through WaterWisePro, Steven helps new and seasoned operators obtain their California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) certs: Water Distribution (D1 to D5), Water Treatment (T1 to T5), and Wastewater. As a top-certified instructor and consultant, he delivers straight-up advice, exam tips, motivation, and field stories through his app, live classes, and Instagram.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tara Robinson, Water Resources Manager at Valley County Water District (VCWD), who started her career as a secretary and worked her way up to managing a water treatment plant.

Tara pulls back the curtain on:

• Her incredible journey from administrative role to leadership in water operations
• How she earned her T5 Water Treatment Operator certification
• The day-to-day realities (and challenges) of operating a T5 treatment plant
• Advice for anyone wanting to break into the water industry
• Strategies to move up the career ladder – even without a four-year degree
• Certifications that actually matter and how to get them fast

If you’ve ever thought “I want to work in water, but I don’t know where to start” – this is the roadmap you’ve been waiting for.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Ready, CET, GO! – the podcast that pulls back the curtain on real careers in the water industry.

In this kickoff episode, your hosts Joey and Brittnie sit down (with no guests – just the two of us!) to share our own stories: how we accidentally fell into water, the moments we knew this was the career for us, and why we both still love our career choice years later.