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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-4071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

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.

What this job is about

Ensure effective maintenance and repair of sewer systems.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Communicate with team members

    Use wireless phones or radios to coordinate with supervisors and workers.

  2. 2

    Inspect sewer lines

    Examine manholes to identify locations of sewer line stoppages.

  3. 3

    Operate cleaning equipment

    Utilize power rodders and high-velocity water jets to clean sewer lines.

  4. 4

    Document maintenance actions

    Prepare records detailing the maintenance and repair work performed.

  5. 5

    Reinstate excavated areas

    Cover repaired pipes with dirt and pack backfilled excavations.

Tools used in this work
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

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