sewer construction worker

Sewer construction workers install sewer pipes to transport wastewater out of structures and to a body of water or treatment facility. They dig trenches and insert the pipes, making sure they have the correct angle and are connected watertight. Sewer construction workers also construct other elements of sewage infrastructure, such as manholes, and maintain and repair existing systems.

Alternative Labels

sewage infrastructure construction worker

sewage pipelayer

sewage pipe layer

sewage system construction worker

sewage system worker

sewer infrastructure construction worker

sewer system construction worker

waste water infrastructure construction worker

waste water pipe layer

waste water pipelayer

waste water system construction worker

waste water system worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

assemble manufactured pipeline parts detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure dig sewer trenches follow health and safety procedures in construction inspect construction sites inspect construction supplies lay sewer pipe level earth surface prevent damage to utility infrastructure prevent pipeline deterioration provide pipe bedding react to events in time-critical environments secure working area test pipeline infrastructure operations transport construction supplies transport pipes use measurement instruments use safety equipment in construction work ergonomically

Essential Knowledge

excavation techniques mechanical systems mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

cut metal products dig soil mechanically drive mobile heavy construction equipment guide operation of heavy construction equipment install PVC piping interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans keep heavy construction equipment in good condition keep personal administration keep records of work progress mix construction grouts operate GPS systems operate excavator operate grappler operate heavy construction machinery without supervision process incoming construction supplies repair pipelines rig loads set up temporary construction site infrastructure work in a construction team

Optional Knowledge

electricity machinery load capacity types of bedding materials

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/73d77554-2016-46fa-ac3d-44a02e8d1a89

Status

released

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