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.
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Currently Employed:
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Projected Annual Job Openings:
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Typical Hourly Wage:
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
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Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
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Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
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Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
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Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
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Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
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Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
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Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
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Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
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Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Caulking guns
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Claw hammer
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Concrete mixers or plants
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Concrete spreaders
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Drain or pipe cleaning equipment
Technology:
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Accounting software
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Calendar and scheduling software
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Internet browser software
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Route navigation software
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Word processing software
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