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Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

General Information

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$45,610

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$30,610
$63,600
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 40%
  • Less than high school 37%
  • Post-secondary certificate 22%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Transportation
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training

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