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

  • Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

  • Drain and Sewer Technician
  • Electric Sewer Cleaning Machine Operator
  • High Reach Operator
  • Pipe Cleaning Machine Operator
  • Priming Machine Operator
  • Public Works Operator
  • Public Works Officer
  • Public Works Technician
  • Reach Operator
  • Roto Rooter Operator
  • Sewage Screen Operator
  • Sewer Line Repairer
  • Sewer and Drain Technician

  • 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.

  • Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
  • 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.
  • Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
  • Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
  • Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
  • Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
  • Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
  • Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.

  • Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Measure work site dimensions.
  • Record operational or environmental data.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.