{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:12.198Z","occupation":{"soc":"47-4071.00","title":"Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners","group":"Construction & Extraction","sector":"23","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers septic tank servicing and sewer pipe cleaning operations across residential, commercial, and municipal environments, from entry-level field assistance through organizational leadership of multi-crew service territories.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Two-way radio and wireless communication devices — operate under direct supervision to relay basic status updates between field crew and dispatcher.","Service truck and crew transport — ride along and assist with loading materials and equipment under a lead technician's direction at residential and municipal job sites.","Manhole covers and access points — locate and open under supervision to support inspection of sewer line stoppages in urban service areas.","Power rodders and basic sewer cleaning attachments — assist in setting up and feeding equipment into sewer lines under close technician oversight.","Daily work order forms and paper maintenance logs — record actions taken during service calls with guidance from a supervisor at the end of each shift.","Septic tank access lids and basic hand tools — assist in opening tanks and removing surface debris under direct instruction on residential service calls.","Plumber's snakes and tapelines — use under supervision to measure short sewer runs and mark excavation points as directed by a lead worker.","Cleaning equipment and vehicle attachments — perform basic post-job rinse and visual checks following established checklists after each service run.","Personal protective equipment (PPE) — don and inspect gloves, boots, and respirators correctly before entering confined-space or sewage environments.","Safety protocols and confined-space entry rules — follow written procedures under supervision to support public safety compliance on every job site."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Wireless phones, pagers, and radio telephones — communicate service progress and schedule changes independently with supervisors and co-workers across multiple daily jobs.","Tanker and vac-all trucks — drive to transport crew, materials, and equipment safely over assigned routes using navigation software without direct supervision.","Sewer manholes and visible pipeline segments — inspect and document stoppages, flow obstructions, and structural anomalies during routine service-area walkthroughs.","High-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, and wayne balls — operate the full range of cleaning equipment to clear blockages in residential and light commercial sewer lines.","Digital maintenance logs and spreadsheet software — prepare accurate, legible records of repair actions, pump-out volumes, and service times for each completed job.","Septic tanks, culverts, and catch basins — clean and perform minor repairs including resetting lids, patching minor cracks, and replacing inlet baffles on familiar system types.","Bucket machines and cutting heads — deploy and retrieve within sewer lines to measure excavation depth and mark dig areas with minimal supervision.","Mechanical seals, belts, and pump fittings — service and adjust cleaning equipment and vehicle attachments to maintain uptime between scheduled maintenance intervals.","Quality control checklists and visual inspection criteria — apply after each tank pump-out or line cleaning to verify work meets municipal and company standards.","Time management tools and scheduling software — organize daily service routes to complete multiple pump-out and cleaning appointments within allotted windows."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Radio and cellular communication systems — coordinate independently between field crews, dispatchers, and municipal clients to resolve urgent service disruptions across a territory.","Specialized tanker, hydro-jet, and vacuum combination trucks — operate and maneuver full equipment fleet on congested urban streets and confined residential driveways.","Sewer system maps and camera inspection data — analyze manhole-to-manhole segments to diagnose root intrusion, pipe collapse, or chronic repeat stoppages without supervision.","Power rodders, high-velocity jets, bucket machines, and vac-alls — select the optimal cleaning method and configure equipment parameters for complex or heavily blocked commercial sewer systems.","Maintenance databases, word processing, and accounting software — produce thorough records and client-facing service reports that satisfy regulatory reporting requirements.","Septic tanks, sewer mains, manholes, and culverts — execute full-scope cleaning, repair, and rehabilitation work on non-routine or deteriorated infrastructure in varied field conditions.","Plumber's snakes, tapelines, and laser measuring tools — independently survey excavation sites, calculate depths, and direct mark-out for contractors performing trench work.","Equipment diagnostic procedures and parts inventories — troubleshoot mechanical failures on pumps, hydraulic systems, and water-jet units and perform qualified repairs in the field.","Inspection findings and quality control data — evaluate completed work against applicable codes and customer specifications, identifying deficiencies and directing corrective action.","Public safety and hazardous-atmosphere protocols — autonomously apply confined-space rescue readiness and spill-containment procedures during high-risk pump-out or repair operations."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Team communication standards and radio protocols — establish and enforce field communication procedures that keep multiple service crews and dispatch aligned across a regional operation.","Fleet routing and vehicle deployment strategy — design optimized route plans using navigation and scheduling software to maximize productivity and minimize fuel costs organization-wide.","Condition assessment programs and inspection schedules — develop systematic manhole and sewer inspection programs that prioritize infrastructure risk across a municipal service contract.","Cleaning equipment specifications and procurement decisions — evaluate and recommend high-velocity jet, vac-all, and rodder acquisitions based on performance data and evolving service demands.","Regulatory compliance recordkeeping systems — design and implement digital documentation frameworks that satisfy state environmental and municipal reporting requirements across all crews.","Preventive maintenance and infrastructure rehabilitation plans — create multi-year septic and sewer maintenance schedules that extend asset life and reduce emergency callout rates.","Excavation and measurement standards — author standard operating procedures for site measurement and mark-out that are adopted as company-wide training and safety references.","Equipment maintenance programs and technician training curricula — build preventive maintenance schedules and hands-on training modules that raise mechanical competency across the entire workforce.","Quality assurance frameworks and customer service standards — institute inspection and callback-tracking systems that drive continuous improvement in service quality and client satisfaction scores.","Organizational safety culture and mentorship programs — lead safety briefings, mentor emerging technicians, and champion a culture of dependability and stress-tolerant professionalism across the department."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}