Career fit quiz

Is Septic Tank Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the septic tank technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the septic tank technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8Dirty work doesn’t bother me
Statement 2 of 8I like driving and operating equipment
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy solving problems on site
Statement 4 of 8I want steady, essential work
Statement 5 of 8I’m comfortable working outdoors
Statement 6 of 8I might want my own business
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–6 months on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $49,880 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners pump and clean septic tanks, inspect systems, clear blocked sewer lines and help keep wastewater from contaminating homes and the environment.

  • Pump septic tanks with vacuum trucks
  • Inspect tanks, baffles and filters
  • Locate and uncover tanks and lids
  • Clear blocked sewer lines with jetters and cables
  • Inspect lines with sewer cameras

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