SOC 47-4071
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ51/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ29,050
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$49K
$37K โ $74K
Projected Growth
๐+7.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค21/100
Low exposure
๐ก Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners face a risk score of 51/100 โ 7 points above the national average of 44. With only 21/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $49K ($3K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 51/100, Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like autonomous heavy equipment operation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 29,050 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in physical work in confined or elevated spaces and navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
AI project scheduling and resource optimization
Drone-based site surveying and inspection
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Navigating unpredictable and unstructured job sites
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Client-facing consultation on custom project needs
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high-velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
๐ป Technology Skills
Accounting software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Route navigation software
Internet browser software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Transportation
Mechanical
English Language
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 67% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 74% |
| Electricians | 32 | $62K | 83% |