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Overview
Drainage worker work is about assembling and maintaining drainage and dewatering systems, laying pipes or tubes that move groundwater away from structures, pavements and basements.
In job descriptions, look for drainpipes, open drainage systems, pipeline inspection, sewers, sumps, pumps, excavation, PVC piping, GPS work and construction safety procedures.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Drainage work is usually outdoor or below ground, around trenches, basements, pavements, pipes and water flow. The worker lays drainage tubes, clears channels, checks pipeline faults and keeps dewatering systems working during construction or repair.
Skills and specializations
Useful knowledge includes pipeline types, mechanical systems, excavation methods and underground safety hazards. Practical specializations can include PVC piping, sumps, pumps, drainage wells, sewer inspection, GPS marking or vacuum dewatering equipment.
Salary context
Pay is influenced by site conditions, trench depth, pump responsibility, safety exposure, machine use and whether the role includes inspection or repair decisions. Work under pavements or in basements can differ from routine pipe laying.
Career paths
Progression can move from pipe laying and site support toward drainage installation lead, pipeline repair, construction site inspection, excavator operation, pump operation or civil engineering crew coordination.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names the drainage system, ground conditions, pipe materials, pumps, excavation equipment and safety procedures. A clear advert separates drainage work from general labouring or broad sewer maintenance.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
47-4071.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETPipelayers
47-2151.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
civil engineering worker (9312.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fb18dfef-2b90-4219-8b39-a5fcddb8f238 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 9312.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 9312 |
| Concept type | Occupation |