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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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