Skills
37 skills are associated with this occupation.
0 skills selected
Essential knowledge
1 skill
Essential skills / competences
15 skills
Optional knowledge
3 skills
Optional skills / competences
18 skills
Overview
Sewerage network operatives inspect and maintain pipes, mains, pumping stations and other wastewater infrastructure so sewage and wastewater can be transported safely.
In job descriptions, look for pipeline inspections, leak detection, blockage clearing, pumps, sumps, network maps, maintenance records, pipe routing studies and specialised software.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Sewerage network work combines field inspection, pipe maintenance, pumps, sumps and wastewater flow. The role uses network maps and software to find leaks, blockages, damaged sections and routing problems.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include pipeline inspection, pump operation, maintenance records, map reading, safety standards and preventing deterioration. Some roles add septic tanks, road drains, sample collection or pipeline coating work.
Salary context
Pay expectations depend on emergency callouts, confined or dirty environments, pump responsibility, inspection autonomy, record quality and whether the role includes repair decisions or only routine maintenance support.
Career paths
Development can move from clearing blockages and routine pipe checks toward network inspection, pump-station maintenance, drainage repair, environmental monitoring, team coordination or planning pipe routes.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names the network area, pumps, software, vehicle use, blockage response and safety procedures. Clear adverts separate sewerage network maintenance from general plumbing installation.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Alternative labels
sewerage network inspection operative
wastewater systems operative
wastewater system operative
sewerage network operator
wastewater distribution equipment operative
wastewater network operative
sewerage network repair operative
wastewater infrastructure operator
wastewater infrastructure operative
sewerage network maintenance operative
sewerage network clearing operative
wastewater treatment works operative
sewerage system maintenance operative
Occupation group
Plumbers and pipe fitters (7126)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6f74ebc4-ab7e-42a8-ad94-921f3d0ef0c6 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7126.10 |
| ISCO group | 7126 |
| Concept type | Occupation |