Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

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