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Overview
Drain technicians install, inspect, maintain and repair drainage equipment in sewer systems, including pipes, valves, drainage wells and related pipeline infrastructure.
In job descriptions, look for pipeline blueprints, pipe installation, drainage wells, flaw detection, repair work, safety standards, valves, sewer systems, cleaning of road drains and protective equipment.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Drain technician work is hands-on field work around pipes, valves and sewer or drainage routes. Tasks can include reading blueprints, laying pipe, installing drainage wells, testing pipeline operation, finding flaws and repairing or cleaning blocked infrastructure.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes pipeline types, pipe installation, valve adjustment, drainage wells, pipeline inspection, health and safety standards, personal protective equipment, soldering or welding and maintenance records.
Salary context
Salary context depends on field conditions, emergency or call-out work, pipe and valve complexity, responsibility for inspections, safety exposure and whether the role includes supervision of sewer construction.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior drainage technician, pipeline inspector, sewerage construction supervisor, water distribution maintenance, plumbing systems specialist or broader infrastructure maintenance roles.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name sewer systems, road drains, drainage wells, blueprint reading, repair calls, cleaning duties, inspection routes, welding equipment, safety gear or records of maintenance interventions.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
47-4071.00
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Alternative labels
sewer inspector
drain cleaner
sewer pipe repairer
sewer and drain inspector
plumbing and drainage technician
sewer line repairer
sewer cleaner
public works inspector
sewer technician
service drain inspector
sewer and drain repairer
sewer pipe inspector
storm water drain technician
flood risk technician
drainage systems technician
drainage system technician
water and drainage technician
water resources technician
sewer line inspector
Occupation group
Plumbers and pipe fitters (7126)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/461959ed-6a80-4c33-a75e-26aaeb52a5a7 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7126.2 |
| ISCO group | 7126 |
| Concept type | Occupation |