Septic Technician

DEPARTMENT: Operations
POSITION TYPE/STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
REPORTS TO: Branch Manager
SUPERVISES: Not a supervisory role
ADOPTED/REVISED: 03/2026

Position Purpose/Summary

Under the general direction of the Branch Manager, the Septic Technician operates a company vacuum truck to travel to designated commercial and residential locations to pump, service, and maintain septic systems, holding tanks, and related equipment.

This role is essential in ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, high-quality service, and customer satisfaction.

Shift/Hours

Monday through Friday; weekends as needed based on business demands.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and immediately report any deficiencies to the shop.
• Report improper vehicle operation, faulty equipment, or unusual conditions to the Branch Manager or Operations Supervisor.
• Safely operate vacuum/service trucks along assigned routes and travel to scheduled job sites.
• Maintain communication with dispatch via phone or radio to receive route updates, service changes, or additional instructions.
• Pump commercial and residential septic tanks in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Service portable restrooms, holding tanks, sinks, and related units assigned.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste materials in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Restock supplies and maintain equipment readiness.
• Provide timely updates to supervisors regarding project status, delays, or customer requests.
• Accurately complete required logs, manifests, service documentation, and regulatory paperwork.
• Immediately report all work-related injuries, accidents, spills, or incidents to management.
• Maintain cleanliness and professional appearance of trucks, equipment, and job site.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Valid California Class A Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement (cannot be E-Restricted).
• Understanding of septic system operation, pumping procedures, and safety standards preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• Dependable with strong integrity and work ethic.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Basic computer proficiency, including routing systems and tablets.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, manifests, and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, dispatch, and management.
• Mathematical skills:
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
  • Ability to work with units of measurement, volume, weight, and distance.
• Reasoning ability:
  • Ability to identify operational issues and make sound decisions in the field.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to standardized but variable job site conditions.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle equipment, talk, and hear. The employee frequently stands, walks, bends, stoops, kneels, and climbs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move between 50 and 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position regularly requires work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and high noise levels. Travel to off‑site work locations is required. A company vehicle will be provided.

Safety Requirements/Personal Protective Equipment

Employees must wear always required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all company safety policies and regulatory standards.

Pay Range

$23.00 – $29.00 per hour, based on experience and performance metrics.

Knight’s Site Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, association with a member of a protected class, bereavement leave, color, disability (physical, intellectual/developmental, or mental health/psychiatric.), exercising the right to family care and medical leave related to serious health condition of employee or family member, child bonding, or military exigencies, engaging in protected activity, gender identity or expression, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), military and veteran status, national origin (includes language restrictions), pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), race (includes hairstyle and hair texture, religious creed (includes dress and grooming practices), reproductive health decision making, sex/gender, and sexual orientation.