How to pump a septic tank
Regular pumping prevents backups and drain field failure.
6 steps →How-to guides
Septic Tank Technician How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common septic tank technician tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common septic tank technician tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks septic tank technicians perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to clear a sewer line with a jetter
Jetting removes grease, sludge and roots from pipes.
6 steps →How to inspect a septic system for a home sale
Inspections give buyers and sellers a clear picture of system condition.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Septic Tank Technician training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.