Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

On the job, you would:

Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.

Personality

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Characteristics of this Career
		78%	Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
		73%	Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
		73%	Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
		72%	Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
		69%	Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
		68%	Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
		66%	Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
		61%	Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
		61%	Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
		61%	Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
		59%	Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
		56%	Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
		52%	Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
		52%	Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Strengths
		100%	Realistic - Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Values of the Work Environment
		56%	Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
		56%	Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Aptitude

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Abilities \| Cognitive, Physical, Personality
		69%	Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
		66%	Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
		63%	Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
		63%	Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
		63%	Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
		63%	Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
		63%	Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
		60%	Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
		56%	Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
		56%	Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
		56%	Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
		53%	Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
		53%	Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
		53%	Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
		53%	Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
		53%	Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details.

Record operational or environmental data.

Clean equipment or facilities.

Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.

Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.

Install equipment attachments or components.

Measure work site dimensions.

Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement.

Clean equipment or facilities.

Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.

Clean equipment or facilities.

Install equipment attachments or components.

Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.

Maintain construction tools or equipment.

Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.

Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.

Cut metal components for installation.

Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.

Dig holes or trenches.

Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.

Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.

Compact materials to create level bases.

Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.

Maintain mechanical equipment.

Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances.

Clean equipment or facilities.

Drill holes in construction materials.

Edit documents.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent
		99%	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather - How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
		94%	Telephone - How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
		93%	Face-to-Face Discussions - How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
		90%	Contact With Others - How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
		88%	Exposed to Contaminants - How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
		88%	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets - How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
		87%	Work With Work Group or Team - How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
		86%	Deal With External Customers - How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
		83%	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures - How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
		83%	Frequency of Decision Making - How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
		82%	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls - How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
		82%	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable - How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
		82%	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
		77%	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting - How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
		77%	Coordinate or Lead Others - How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
		76%	Physical Proximity - To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
		76%	Freedom to Make Decisions - How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
		71%	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety - How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
		71%	Time Pressure - How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
		70%	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
		69%	Structured versus Unstructured Work - To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
		69%	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment - How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
		66%	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results - How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
		65%	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body - How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
		65%	Exposed to Disease or Infections - How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
		65%	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
		64%	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions - How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
		60%	Spend Time Standing - How much does this job require standing?
		60%	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
		59%	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings - How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
		58%	Letters and Memos - How often does the job require written letters and memos?
		57%	Exposed to Whole Body Vibration - How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
		55%	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
		55%	Spend Time Walking and Running - How much does this job require walking and running?
		54%	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People - How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
		80%	Duration of Typical Work Week - Number of hours typically worked in one week.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Tasks & Values
		85%	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
		84%	Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		79%	Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
		67%	Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		65%	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		65%	Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
		64%	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		64%	Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
		63%	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
		60%	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
		60%	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
		60%	Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
		58%	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
		58%	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		55%	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
		55%	Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		54%	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
		52%	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Getting Started

Education:

40%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

37%

Less than a High School Diploma

Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners

What they do:

On the job, you would:

Personality

Characteristics of this Career

Strengths

Values of the Work Environment

Aptitude

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

Job Details

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

Tasks & Values

Getting Started