Sewerage Cleaner Cleaners & Helpers
SaveWhat Does a Sewerage Cleaner Do?
Sewerage cleaners maintain and clean sewerage systems and their pipes within communities. They remove blockages that stop the sewerage flow to ensure the smooth running of the systems.
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Where Do I Start?
Waste Transport Legislation
Regulations and legislation concerning the safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, products, and appliances.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Sewerage Cleaner
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialWaste Transport Legislation knowledge
Regulations and legislation concerning the safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, products, and appliances.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialDispose Waste skill
Dispose waste in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Legal Requirements skill
Guarantee compliance with established and applicable standards and legal requirements such as specifications, policies, standards or law for the goal that organisations aspire to achieve in their efforts.
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EssentialEnsure Equipment Maintenance skill
Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage …
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EssentialHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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EssentialPerform Cleaning Activities In An Environmentally Friendly Way skill
Undertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.
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EssentialUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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EssentialClean Sewerage Systems skill
Clear out and clean items that block the flow of sewerage in the sewerage system by hand or with a machine.
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EssentialInspect Sewerage Systems skill
Determine and locate the cause of blockage in the sewerage system.
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EssentialOperate Pumps skill
Operate industrial pumps used to remove excess liquid.
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EssentialOperate Sumps skill
Operate industrial sumps used to remove excess liquid such as water or chemicals.
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Optional Skills (5 of 17 displayed)
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OptionalPollution Prevention knowledge
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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OptionalExcavation Techniques knowledge
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
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OptionalTypes Of Pipelines knowledge
Know various types of pipelines and their different usages. Differentiate between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and understand their respective feeding systems.
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OptionalWater Policies knowledge
Have a solid understanding of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.
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OptionalClean Industrial Containers skill
Clean industrial containers and prepare them according to specific requirements.
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OptionalDetect Flaws In Pipeline Infrastructure skill
Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.
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OptionalEnsure Sanitation skill
Keep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.
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OptionalInspect Pipelines skill
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
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OptionalOperate Drilling Equipment skill
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the …
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OptionalPerform Cleaning Activities In An Outdoor Environment skill
Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the …
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OptionalPrevent Pipeline Deterioration skill
Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.
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OptionalRead Standard Blueprints skill
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
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OptionalRepair Pipelines skill
Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.
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OptionalClear Pipelines skill
Clear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.
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OptionalMaintain Septic Tanks skill
Maintain effluent sewer systems which use septic tanks to collect sewage, and separate solid waste from it, from residential buildings or organisations. Perform routine maintenance tasks and cleaning duties, identify …
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OptionalRegulate The Flow Of Substances In Pipelines skill
Control of the flow of substances such as gases, chemicals, oils, and other materials transported via pipelines and pump stations.
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OptionalUse Pipeline Video Equipment skill
Handle movable video cameras which visually inspect sewage systems and pipelines. This camera is attached via a long cable entwined upon a winch. Analyse the footage to see if any …
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