Sewerage network operative

Code 7126.10

Sewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stations, and mains, looking for leaks or other faults, and repair any problems. They clear blockages, and perform maintenance duties, using network maps and specialised software.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • types of pipelines

Skills and competences

  • operate pumps
  • apply health and safety standards
  • inspect pipelines
  • detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
  • use personal protection equipment
  • ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures
  • ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • read maps
  • maintain records of maintenance interventions
  • operate sumps
  • prevent pipeline deterioration
  • test pipeline infrastructure operations
  • perform pipeline routing studies
  • repair pipelines

Transversal competences

  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences