Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
- Architecture and Construction
Tasks
What tasks do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners perform?
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge
What do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners need to know?
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills
What skills do Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners need?
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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