What they do: Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

Career Cluster

What do they typically do on the job?

    Personality

    People with Realistic interests typically prefer working with their hands, tools, machines, and equipment. They enjoy practical, concrete tasks and problem-solving.

    Practical

    Hands-on

    Problem Solver

    Independent

    Persistent

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