Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,900 - 61,320; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Septic Tank Servicer or Sewer Pipe Cleaner in the United States. You will be responsible for cleaning and repairing septic tanks and sewer lines, driving trucks for material transport, and communicating with team members. Key skills include operational control, critical thinking, and time management. The role offers a competitive salary, with earnings ranging from $25,900 to $61,320 per year based on experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
• Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures.
• Communicate with supervisors and other workers.
• Cover repaired pipes with dirt.
• Break asphalt for pipe access.
• Update sewer maps and manhole charts.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Troubleshooting

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Web browser software

Data entry software

Word processing software

Intuit QuickBooks

Work scheduling software

Route mapping software

Job description

Septic Tank Servicer or Sewer Pipe Cleaner

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.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
• 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.
• Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
• Update sewer maps and manhole charts.

Key Skills

• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Common Job Titles

• Septic Cleaner
• Public Works Technician
• Sewage Screen Operator
• Septic Pump Truck Driver
• Drain Cleaner

Industry Demand

In 2016, there were approximately 28,500 jobs in the United States for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 17.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,900 new jobs for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners by 2026.

Salary

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners make between $25,900 and $61,320 a year. Those who work in Alaska, New Jersey, or Massachusetts typically earn the highest salaries.

Common Tools

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Word processing software
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Work scheduling software
• Route mapping software

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