Engineering ServicesScience and engineering associate professionalsISCO 3112
sewerage maintenance technician
Sewerage maintenance technicians inspect sewers and pipeline systems. They do this by using moving video cameras, whose recordings tell them whether they need to perform any maintenance and repair on these types of systems.
About sewerage maintenance technician
As a sewerage maintenance technician, you will inspect and maintain sewer and pipeline systems that are critical to municipal infrastructure. Your work involves using specialized video equipment to examine the interior of pipes and sewers, identifying damage, deterioration, and necessary repairs. You will maintain detailed records of inspections, detect structural flaws, and coordinate repair or replacement work to prevent system failure and environmental contamination.
Your day-to-day activities include operating pipeline video inspection equipment, examining civil structures for signs of corrosion and damage, testing sensors and monitoring equipment, and conducting preventive maintenance on septic tanks and pipeline systems. You will document findings, maintain equipment in working order, and prepare reports for supervisory review. The work may be physically demanding and occasionally unpleasant, requiring strict adherence to health and safety procedures.
Sewerage maintenance positions in Poland are essential for maintaining public health and environmental protection. You will work for municipal water authorities, environmental companies, or contractors specializing in infrastructure maintenance. The role offers job security and opportunities for advancement into supervisory or specialized technical positions. As aging infrastructure requires increasing attention, skilled technicians remain in strong demand throughout Poland's municipalities and water management systems.
Key Work Functions
Core areas of responsibility for a sewerage maintenance technician.
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Inspect Pipeline and Sewer Systems
- Inspect sewers and pipeline systems using specialized video camera equipment
- Examine civil structures for corrosion, cracks, and structural damage
- Detect flaws and deterioration in pipeline infrastructure
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Maintain Records and Documentation
- Maintain comprehensive records of all maintenance interventions and inspections
- Record test data from sensors and monitoring equipment accurately
- Document findings and prepare reports for supervisory and regulatory review
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Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
- Maintain septic tanks and perform cleaning and testing procedures
- Repair pipelines and restore damaged sections to prevent system deterioration
- Prevent pipeline deterioration through regular inspection and timely maintenance
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Operate and Maintain Equipment
- Operate pipeline video inspection equipment and understand recorded findings
- Test sensors and monitoring equipment to ensure proper functionality
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment and keep equipment in working order
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Supervise Infrastructure Work
- Supervise sewerage systems construction and repair operations
- Assemble manufactured pipeline parts and ensure proper installation
- Secure work areas and follow health and safety procedures in construction environments
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (20)
types of pipelinestypes of pipelinesThe various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective feeding systems.inspect pipelinesinspect pipelinesWalk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.maintain records of maintenance interventionsmaintain records of maintenance interventionsKeep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.record test datarecord test dataRecord data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptiona...detect flaws in pipeline infrastructuredetect flaws in pipeline infrastructureDetect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time. Detect flaws such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.use pipeline video equipmentuse pipeline video equipmentHandle movable video cameras which visually inspect sewerage systems and pipelines. This camera is attached via a long cable entwined upon a winch. Analyse the footage to see if any repair or maintena...prevent damage to utility infrastructureprevent damage to utility infrastructureConsult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.maintain septic tanksmaintain septic tanksMaintain 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 ...test sensorstest sensorsTest sensors using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.secure working areasecure working areaSecure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.use testing equipmentuse testing equipmentUse equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.prevent pipeline deteriorationprevent pipeline deteriorationEnsure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.follow health and safety procedures in constructionfollow health and safety procedures in constructionApply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.assemble manufactured pipeline partsassemble manufactured pipeline partsAssemble parts and components made for pipelines in companies or sites. Construct pipeline infrastructures or re-assemble parts that were taken out for repair.maintain test equipmentmaintain test equipmentMaintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.inspect sewersinspect sewersInspect sewage drains in order to detect explosive gases using gas analysis equipment.recognise signs of corrosionrecognise signs of corrosionRecognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.examine civil structuresexamine civil structuresPerform non-destructive testing on civil structures such as bridges and pipelines in order to find abnormalities or damage.supervise sewerage systems constructionsupervise sewerage systems constructionSupervise the implementation of correct sewerage system plans and methods during construction, installation, and maintenance of sewerage systems to ensure conformity to the approved plans, and the saf...repair pipelinesrepair pipelinesConduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.
Optional (21)
non-destructive testingnon-destructive testingThe techniques used to assess the characteristics of materials, products and systems without causing damage, such as ultrasonic, radiographic, and remote visual inspection and testing.pipeline coating propertiespipeline coating propertiesPipeline coating properties such as external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and others.carry out cleaning of road drainscarry out cleaning of road drainsRemove leaves, litter, and other debris to prevent blockages in drains and sewers.monitor storage vessels used to transport goods via pipelinemonitor storage vessels used to transport goods via pipelineMonitor storage vessels for specific goods such as gases, liquids, crude oil, and others. Check gauge levels and other storage requirements depending on the type of goods.set management priorities in pipeline networksset management priorities in pipeline networksSet the priorities for the performance of activities in pipeline networks. Analyse the different issues within the infrastructure, and tackle issues that may significantly affect operations and those ...clear pipelinesclear pipelinesClear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.work in a construction teamwork in a construction teamWork as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible ma...use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.report test findingsreport test findingsReport test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, usi...mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projectsmitigate environmental impact of pipeline projectsStrive to mitigate the potential impact that pipelines and the goods transported in them can have on the environment. Invest time and resources into consideration of the environmental effects of the p...dispose of sewage sludgedispose of sewage sludgeOperate equipment to pump the sewage sludge and store it into containers in order to transform the gases it emits into energy. After this phase, dry the sludge and evaluate its potential reuse as fert...develop material testing proceduresdevelop material testing proceduresDevelop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses ...test pipeline infrastructure operationstest pipeline infrastructure operationsPerform tests on pipelines, such checking whether there is continuous flow of materials through them, examining for leakages, and assessing the suitability of the location of the pipeline is.operate GPS systemsoperate GPS systemsUse GPS Systems.assemble video tape footageassemble video tape footageAssemble all raw video footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer.perform follow-up on pipeline route servicesperform follow-up on pipeline route servicesPerform follow-up activities related to the plan, the distribution schedule, and the service yielded by the pipeline infrastructure. Ensure that pipeline route assignments are accomplished and meet cu...maintain pipeline coating propertiesmaintain pipeline coating propertiesPerform maintenance to pipelines and their coating properties by applying chemicals and techniques. Maintain external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and...keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.follow up pipeline integrity management prioritiesfollow up pipeline integrity management prioritiesPerform follow up on priority actions in the pipeline infrastructure, such as complete coverage, service consistency, and facilitation.ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructuresensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructuresEnsure that the regulations for pipeline operations are met. Ensure pipeline infrastructure compliance with legal mandates, and compliance with regulations governing the transportation of goods via th...use non-destructive testing equipmentuse non-destructive testing equipmentUse specific non-destructive testing methods and equipment that do not cause any damage to the product, such as X-rays, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, industrial CT scanning and oth...
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