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Overview
Sewerage maintenance technicians inspect sewers, septic tanks and pipeline systems to find corrosion, blockages, structural damage or other faults. They use moving video cameras, testing equipment and maintenance records to decide what repair or follow-up is needed.
In job descriptions, look for CCTV sewer inspection, pipeline testing, camera footage, corrosion signs, repair pipelines, septic tanks, secure work areas, test data, maintenance interventions, construction safety and reporting findings.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work takes place around sewer lines, pipelines, tanks and civil structures. Technicians use camera systems and test equipment to locate corrosion, leaks, blockages and damaged pipe sections.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include CCTV inspection, pipeline testing, safe work-area setup, test data recording, maintenance records, recognising corrosion and explaining repair findings clearly.
Salary context
Salary context is affected by field work, camera equipment responsibility, emergency callouts, confined or dirty environments, reporting duties and repair coordination. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior inspection technician, sewerage systems supervisor, pipeline maintenance planner, CCTV survey specialist or civil infrastructure maintenance roles.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention camera vehicles, sewer routes, septic tanks, pipeline repairs, GPS, non-destructive testing, sludge handling or written inspection reports.
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
Occupation group
civil engineering technician (3112.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/40260ee8-c94a-4dc8-a562-f9fbc2fe13b1 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3112.1.12 |
| ISCO group | 3112 |
| Concept type | Occupation |