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Overview
Sewerage cleaners clean and maintain sewer systems and pipe networks so wastewater can move through community infrastructure without blockages.
In job descriptions, look for sewer pipes, drain cleaning, pipeline inspection, blockage removal, pump operation, video equipment, sanitation, protective equipment and environmental cleaning routines.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Sewerage cleaning is practical infrastructure work in pipe networks, drains and access chambers. The work often involves clearing blockages, flushing lines, checking pipe condition and keeping wastewater movement reliable.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include operating pumps, using pipeline video equipment, spotting damaged pipe sections, following sanitation routines and working cleanly around wastewater. Good records matter when faults need repair follow-up.
Salary context
Salary context depends on emergency call-outs, pipe diameter, access conditions, video inspection responsibility, vehicle equipment, sanitation risk and whether the role includes defect reporting. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward sewer inspection, drainage repair, wastewater maintenance coordination, utility service supervision or specialist pipe-cleaning equipment roles.
Good to know
Check whether adverts specify drains, sewers, pipe video equipment, blockage response, pump trucks, protective equipment, sanitation routines and reporting of damaged infrastructure.
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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The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Other cleaning workers (9129)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1f31c047-3d72-45fe-83ff-91bd826913c6 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 9129.2 |
| ISCO group | 9129 |
| Concept type | Occupation |