sewerage network operative

Description

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

types of pipelines pipeline coating properties geographic information systems laboratory techniques

Practical Skills

read maps operate sumps prevent pipeline deterioration inspect pipelines operate pumps perform pipeline routing studies ensure compliance with safety legislation apply health and safety standards test pipeline infrastructure operations ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production repair pipelines use personal protection equipment maintain records of maintenance interventions advise on equipment maintenance perform laboratory tests document analysis results mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects carry out cleaning of road drains collect samples for analysis assemble manufactured pipeline parts operate drilling equipment maintain pipeline coating properties clean industrial containers test samples for pollutants regulate the flow of substances in pipelines lay pipe installation use geographic information systems maintain septic tanks perform demarcation operate hydraulic machinery controls analyse experimental laboratory data