Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner → Technician Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner → Senior Technician Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner → Lead Technician Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
69K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Go to Career PathCareer levels
Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $33,890 - $42,593/year With equity/bonuses: $37,279 - $51,112 Top markets (SF/NYC): $38,974 - $51,112 Execute core tasks using Operation and…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages. 10am, Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $23,723 - $38,334 Year 2-3: Junior level $42,593 - $48,730 Year 4-6: Mid level $48,730 - $52,834 Year 7-10: Senior level $52,834 - $62,998 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operation and Control and Operations…
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