Description
Remove leaves, litter, and other debris to prevent blockages in drains and sewers.
Alternative labels
conduct cleaning of storm drains
conduct cleaning of sewers
clean out sewers
clean out storm drains
carrying out cleaning of road drains
clean road drains
clean out road drains
carry out cleaning of road drain
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Carry out cleaning of road drains is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Carry out cleaning of road drains is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Water network operative: Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned maintenance and repair tasks and clear blockages in pipes and drains.
Sewerage maintenance technician: Sewerage maintenance technicians inspect sewers and pipeline systems. They do this by using moving video cameras, whose recordings tell them whether they need to perform any maintenance and repair on these types of systems.
Drain technician: Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves. They analyse the design and ensure the proper installation of the drainage system, and perform maintenance and repair duties.
Street sweeper: Street sweepers operate sweeping equipment and machinery to remove waste, leaves or debris from streets. They maintain records of sweeping operations and maintain, clean and perform minor repairs to the equipment used.
Sewerage network operative: Sewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stations, and mains, looking for leaks or other faults, and repair any problems. They clear blockages, and perform maintenance duties, using network maps and specialised software.
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