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name: sewerage-cleaner
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'sewerage cleaner' (also: sewer operator, drain cleaner, sewerage systems cleaner). Use when the user asks for typical sewerage cleaner work such as: typical sewerage cleaner responsibilities"
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# Sewerage Cleaner

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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply health and safety standards
- clean sewerage systems
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- ensure equipment maintenance
- handle chemical cleaning agents
- inspect sewerage systems
- manage waste
- operate pumps
- operate sumps
- perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way
- use personal protection equipment
- waste transport legislation

## Hot technologies

- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1f31c047-3d72-45fe-83ff-91bd826913c6), O*NET 30.3 (47-4071.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*