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

  • Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

  • Drain and Sewer Technician
  • Sewer and Drain Technician
  • 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.

  • Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
  • 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.
  • Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
  • Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
  • Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
  • Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
  • Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
  • Requisition or order tools and equipment.
  • Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
  • Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.

  • Install equipment attachments or components.
  • Clean equipment or facilities.
  • Cut metal components for installation.
  • Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances.
  • Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement.
  • Maintain construction tools or equipment.
  • Maintain mechanical equipment.
  • Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.
  • Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.