How do they match: Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

  • Sewer Line Repairer

  • Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

  • Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
  • Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
  • Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
  • Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
  • Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
  • Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
  • Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
  • Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
  • Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.