Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
SOC Code: 47-4071 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $44,533 | $59,280 | $74,006 | $88,754 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,277 | $60,008 | $71,739 | $83,470 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,146 | $60,965 | $69,784 | $78,603 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $47,403 | $57,595 | $67,808 | $78,000 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $49,608 | $58,594 | $67,600 | $76,586 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $49,941 | $58,739 | $67,538 | $76,336 |
| Bellingham, WA | $54,766 | $61,693 | $68,619 | $75,546 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,613 | $56,098 | $65,562 | $75,046 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $48,610 | $56,493 | $64,397 | $72,280 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $49,275 | $56,930 | $64,584 | $72,238 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Repairing | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Transportation | 3.5 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Education and Training | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 40.4% |
| Less than high school | 37.1% |
| Some college | 22.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
- Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
- Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
- Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
- Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
- Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
- Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
- Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
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