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Septic Tank Technician Job Description Template

A copy-ready septic tank technician job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows septic tank technicians earn a median of $49,880 ($23.98/hour); the middle 50% earn $43,530–$61,060.

Job title

Septic Tank Technician

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable septic tank technician to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will pump septic tanks with vacuum trucks, inspect tanks, baffles and filters and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Repair or replace components
  • Dispose of septage at approved facilities and keep records
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of vacuum truck operation and septic system inspection
  • Customer service and problem solving
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • State septage hauler license
  • NAWT certifications
  • Commercial driver’s license (CDL)
  • Experience with vacuum pump trucks

Skills

  • Sewer jetting and cabling
  • Camera inspection
  • Basic plumbing
  • Record keeping and manifests
  • Reliability
  • Independence

Work environment and schedule

Technicians work outdoors at homes, businesses and job sites, and drive heavy trucks. The work involves digging, lifting hoses and exposure to sewage and gases. Most work full-time days, with some emergency calls after hours and on weekends.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a septic tank technician job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Septic Tank Technician” is the clearest; alternates include Septic Service Technician, Sewer Pipe Cleaner, Septic Pumper.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a septic tank technician so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Septic Tank Technician training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Septic Tank Technician hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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