Pumping station operator operates and monitors pumping and siphoning equipment to transfer liquids, gases, semi-liquids and powdered substances from one location to another. He/she opens and sets valves, operates turbine-and motor-driven pumps, reads and interprets flow-meters and pressure and level gauges, regulates equipment according to needs or instructions and makes repairs and adjustments. He/she maintains logs concerning quantities pumped, utilisation of equipment and other matters. He/she may operate hydroelectric equipment to generate power for operating water-pumping equipment.