Septic Technician

Job Summary:

The Septic Technician will clean and repairs septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains, may patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping. Responds to emergency calls.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
• Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
• Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed using air hammers, picks, and shovels.
• Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
• Respond to emergency service calls. Evaluate the situation and take proper corrective action.

• Present findings and options to customers, providing advice as needed/requested.
• Complete approved repairs, improvements, or installations.
• Provide labor and material estimates related to septic service when necessary.
• Complete all paperwork required by management.
• Collect for work performed.
• Contact the office following the completion of each call, providing requested information regarding the work completed, and await dispatch instructions for the next call.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for quality and cost improvements.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Practice proper safety procedures in all areas including:
  • Running service calls to include crawling under houses, crouching, carrying machines and other objects weighing more than 25 lbs.
  • Shoveling, transporting dirt and debris. Backfilling excavated sites. Raking and cleaning up.
  • Bending, squatting, climbing stairs, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
  • Driving for extended periods with frequent stops
  • Perform job within safety guidelines and use PPE when necessary.
• If authorized to drive a company vehicle, obey all laws, and keep your vehicle clean and stocked with all tools and parts needed for jobs.
• In instances where the use of machines is necessary (i.e., cable machines, hydro-jetter, cameras, operation of backhoe) to complete assigned tasks be sure to follow all company mandated safety precautions as well as all manufacturer mandated safety precautions.
• Follow all federal, state, and local laws.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

This job requires certain physical requirements that are essential to the position. It is required that this position be able to move about buildings (inside and outside), bend low or kneel, reach overhead, lift at least 50lbs unassisted, ascend/descend stairs, be aware of surroundings, judge distances, recognize colors, distinguish sounds, and detect by touch or smell. Other requirements include proper and effective communication and the ability to comprehend and exchange detailed information accurately, loudly, and/or quickly. Will be required to work in settings with extreme cold or extreme heat, depending on time of year.