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Sewage Network Cleaning Operator

On-site in Albal·Full-time·Added 2 months ago

Aqualia

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Albal
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Hours
Includes night work · Includes weekends
Education
Compulsory secondary education (ESO)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Start date: September 2026
  • Contract: Permanent.
  • Schedule: full-time.
  • Annual gross salary: Collective agreement + on-call allowances + variable bonuses.
  • Ongoing training plan.
  • Join Aqualia, a company committed to equality and work-life balance, which

holds the EFR (Family-Responsible Company) certificate as well as the DIE (Equality in the Company) distinction. Thus, the recruitment process for this position guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The role

What you'll do

At Aqualia, a company specialized in the comprehensive water cycle management, we are looking for a Sewer Network Cleaning Operator for our Valencia office in the municipality of Albal. The main duties will be:

•Cleaning of sewer networks, collectors, catch basins, and septic tanks.

•Handling of high-pressure hoses and suction equipment.

•Assisting the driver in cleaning truck operations.

•Removal of waste and materials from sanitation tasks.

•Performing manual cleaning tasks of sewer systems and maintenance of facilities.

•Unclogging and cleaning pipes, service connections, and removal of sediment, grease, and roots.

•Inspection of facilities and reporting of incidents.

•Masonry work and replacement of manhole covers.

•Signage and securing of the work area.

•Compliance with safety regulations and occupational risk prevention.

•Maintenance of drinking water networks.

Join Aqualia and become part of our team!

Requirements

  • Required education: ESO (Secondary Education), vocational training, or equivalent.
  • Required experience: Experience in similar sewer cleaning and unclogging tasks.
  • Essential specific knowledge: Technical knowledge of basic operation and maintenance of high-pressure pumps,

suction/vacuum systems, hoses, and cleaning nozzles. Basic interpretation of sanitation network drawings, wells, collectors, and catch basins. Knowledge and experience in pipe unclogging and cleaning techniques, removal of sediment, grease, and roots.

  • Valuable specific knowledge: Experience in public works, masonry, construction, and/or urban services, valid C driver's license and CAP certificate. Knowledge of drinking water networks.
  • Languages: Not required.
  • Travel availability: occasionally within the regional/autonomous scope.
  • Other: Good physical condition for operational work, availability for occasional weekend or night shifts.

About Aqualia

Aqualia is a leading water management company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating across the full water cycle including supply, sanitation, treatment, and desalination. It is part of the FCC Group, one of Europe's largest infrastructure and environmental services conglomerates. Aqualia serves millions of people across Spain and internationally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, operations, and technology roles.

In Spain, Aqualia has a vast network of municipal contracts and facilities, with offices and operational sites in numerous cities and towns, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and many others. The company offers a stable, public-service-oriented work environment with opportunities for technical and engineering professionals, as well as field and operational roles. For international hires, Aqualia provides a chance to work in a leading Spanish company with a strong local footprint, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry
Water Management
Founded
1967
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca and 28 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Aqualia is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the FCC Group, a major Spanish infrastructure and services company.
  • The company operates across the full water cycle, offering roles in engineering, operations, IT, and maintenance, with many positions located in smaller municipalities across Spain.
  • Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most roles, as the company's operations are heavily local and public-service oriented.
  • Aqualia provides opportunities for career growth in a stable, essential public service sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological innovation.
  • International experience is valued, but the company's primary operations are in Spain, so relocation support may be limited compared to global tech companies.
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