drainage worker

Description

Drainage workers assemble and maintain drainage and dewatering systems. They lay tubes or drainpipes to dry out the ground of a certain structure in order to put a hold to imminent groundwater. This work is usually performed under pavements and in basements.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

mechanical systems types of pipelines mechanics types of bedding materials health and safety hazards underground excavation techniques

Practical Skills

manage sumps inspect sewers operate sumps prevent pipeline deterioration inspect pipelines provide pipe bedding create open drainage systems follow health and safety procedures in construction keep airport drainage systems functional inspect drainage channels detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure use safety equipment in construction clear pipelines assemble manufactured pipeline parts inspect construction supplies perform drainage work work in a construction team operate GPS systems use measurement instruments inspect construction sites perform water analysis operate pumps test pipeline infrastructure operations ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures dig soil mechanically install drainage well systems operate excavator repair pipelines install PVC piping design drainage well systems operate vacuum dewatering system set up temporary construction site infrastructure transport pipes