Drainage worker jobs in Finland
Drainage workers assemble and maintain drainage and dewatering systems. They lay tubes or drainpipes to dry out the ground of a certain structure in order to put a hold to imminent groundwater. This work is usually performed under pavements and in basements.
Drainage worker – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 18.54 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 13.48 €/h |
| Top tenth | 28.64 €/h |
| Employees | 7,357 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.06 €/h | 394 |
| Men | 18.69 €/h | 6,963 |
Drainage worker - Which skills are essential?
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
Lay bedding in a trench to stabilise a pipe if called for. Lay bedding beneath the pipe and around it to protect from environmental influences.
Build drainage systems in compliance with technical specifications.
Clear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.
Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.
Keep all the drainage systems in the airport functional - especially those in the runways. Aim to prevent the formation of standing water, ponds, and puddles.
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
Maintain and clear gutters, sewer systems, and other water carrying facilities to ensure proper drainage and prevent damage to infrastructure such as roads and railways.
Dig draining ditches and lay the pipe or gutter installation to allow evacuation of surplus liquid and avoid subsidence or other damage.
Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.
Oversee correct operation of sumps; to make sure that the operations for collecting and removing the undesirable or excess liquid runs smoothly.
Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Assemble parts and components made for pipelines in companies or sites. Construct pipeline infrastructures or re-assemble parts that were taken out for repair. Use welding equipment and other tools in assembly activities.
Inspect sewage drains in order to detect explosive gases using gas analysis equipment.
Know various types of pipelines and their different usages. Differentiate between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and understand their respective feeding systems.
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Operate industrial sumps used to remove excess liquid such as water or chemicals.
Drainage worker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Operate industrial pumps used to remove excess liquid.
Ensure that the regulations for pipeline operations are met. Ensure pipeline infrastructure compliance with legal mandates, and compliance with regulations governing the transportation of goods via the pipelines.
Design boreholes; sample and analyse surface water and groundwater.
Design systems which are found in residential properties as well as in public properties such as on streets and public building rooftops, and which function to drain excess water from these areas. They function to aid in flood remediation, remove rain, and minimise risk from heavy storms, and subsequently transport the untreated water into nature.
Different types of bedding materials used to stabilise structures such as pipe. The differences in performance, availability and cost of the materials and their suitability for the purpose, climate and other stresses.
Use mechanical equipment to dig up and move soil. Form pits according to excavation plans.
Ensure health and safety during the construction project by inspecting the construction site regularly. Identify risks of putting people in danger or of damaging construction equipment.
Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.
Operate a vacuum dewatering system which applies a vacuum to material in order to remove excess liquid.
Lay different types and sizes of PVC piping in prepared spaces. Cut the piping to size and attach it by using glue or other systems. Make sure the piping has a clean edge, is free of strains and has the right tilt for fluids to run through.
Install systems which are found in residential properties as well as in public properties such as on streets and public building rooftops, and which function to drain excess water from these areas. They function to aid in flood remediation, remove rain, and minimise risk from heavy storms, and subsequently transport the untreated water into nature.
Perform tests on pipelines, such checking whether there is continuous flow of materials through them, examining for leakages, and assessing the suitability of the location of the pipeline is.
Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.
Use GPS Systems.
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.
Transport pipes manually or by operating equipment such as mechanical lifts and truck winches.
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water supply. Establish supplies stores and garbage disposal in a sensible manner.
Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.