Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Perform maintenance on or cleaning of sewage systems. Tank partitions and walls can be patched, broken subsurface pipes may be repaired, and so on.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
MED
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Characteristics

Critical decision making
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Leadership
Communication with others
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
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Handling and Moving Objects Know More
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Performing General Physical Activities Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

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