What is a sewer cleaner and how to become one

Key steps to become a sewer cleaner

1. Explore sewer cleaner education requirements

   Most common sewer cleaner degrees

   High School Diploma

   58.3 %

   Master's

   8.3 %

   Certificate

   8.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific sewer cleaner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Manholes	100.00%

3. Complete relevant sewer cleaner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sewer cleaners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sewer cleaner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sewer cleaner resumes.

4. Research sewer cleaner duties and responsibilities

   • Clean and fix sewer lines, septic tanks, or various structures like culverts, manholes, and catch basins.
   • Execute commercial building following safety awareness to maintain cleanliness and neatness of working area and premises.
   • Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.

5. Apply for sewer cleaner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a sewer cleaner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams