- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Trunk Strength, Reaction Time, Control Precision, and Response Orientation. Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Mechanical, and Building and Construction and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Coordination.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Selling or Influencing Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Processing Information
Training and Teaching Others
Getting Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Analyzing Data or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Interacting With Computers
Developing and Building Teams
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Trunk Strength
Reaction Time
Control Precision
Response Orientation
Oral Comprehension
Manual Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Oral Expression
Visualization
Auditory Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Far Vision
Multilimb Coordination
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Hearing Sensitivity
Near Vision
Dynamic Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Depth Perception
Static Strength
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Stamina
Rate Control
Time Sharing
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Speed of Closure
Visual Color Discrimination
Glare Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Number Facility
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Gross Body Equilibrium
Written Expression
Wrist-Finger Speed
Spatial Orientation
Memorization
Originality
Mathematical Reasoning
Peripheral Vision
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Explosive Strength
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Investigative
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Mechanical
Building and Construction
Sales and Marketing
Production and Processing
Public Safety and Security
Education and Training
Transportation
Administration and Management
Mathematics
English Language
Design
Chemistry
Personnel and Human Resources
Engineering and Technology
Clerical
Physics
Economics and Accounting
Geography
Law and Government
Biology
Communications and Media
Computers and Electronics
Psychology
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
Therapy and Counseling
Wages
Connecticut
$46,530
New Jersey
$46,500
Illinois
$42,000
Massachusetts
$40,950
Nevada
$40,180
Washington
$40,010
Rhode Island
$38,830
California
$38,690
Tennessee
$37,730
Oregon
$37,410
Michigan
$37,380
New Hampshire
$37,140
Hawaii
$37,010
New York
$36,870
Colorado
$36,610
Delaware
$36,270
North Dakota
$36,120
Pennsylvania
$35,850
Wisconsin
$35,020
Maryland
$34,620
Utah
$34,330
Alaska
$34,290
Virginia
$33,750
Wyoming
$33,450
Arizona
$33,340
Kansas
$33,250
Iowa
$33,110
Indiana
$32,670
Nebraska
$32,340
Minnesota
$32,200
Maine
$31,780
Missouri
$31,550
Ohio
$31,530
Montana
$30,510
South Dakota
$30,170
South Carolina
$29,830
Idaho
$29,800
Vermont
$29,560
Arkansas
$29,380
Oklahoma
$28,390
North Carolina
$28,370
Georgia
$27,850
Florida
$27,290
Texas
$26,840
Kentucky
$26,590
Alabama
$25,570
Louisiana
$25,260
Mississippi
$24,910
West Virginia
$24,830
New Mexico
$24,240
Puerto Rico
$21,780
Skills
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Repairing
Reading Comprehension
Troubleshooting
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Writing
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Time Management
Mathematics
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Service Orientation
Equipment Selection
Systems Evaluation
Speaking
Management of Material Resources
Negotiation
Management of Financial Resources
Installation
Technology Design
Operations Analysis
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Independence
Cooperation
Initiative
Self Control
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Concern for Others
Persistence
Leadership
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Work With Work Group or Team
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Freedom to Make Decisions
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Level of Competition
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Standing
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Degree of Automation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Work Schedules
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
- Importance Supplemental-
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
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.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
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.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
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.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
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.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
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.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
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.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses