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STATE-LICENSED SPECIALTY

Private Septic &
Sewage System License

Ohio's Private Sewage Disposal System License is a credential that separates serious wastewater professionals from the rest of the trade. Pipe Doctor's licensed specialists handle the full lifecycle of on-site sewage systems — from soil evaluation and system design through installation, repair, and regulatory compliance.

What This License Covers

Rare Competencies We Pay For

Septic System Design

Size and design conventional and alternative septic systems based on soil percolation data, site conditions, and Ohio EPA loading requirements.

Soil Evaluation & Perc Testing

Conduct soil profile evaluations and percolation tests to determine site suitability and select the appropriate system type for each property.

System Installation

Install septic tanks, distribution boxes, leach fields, mound systems, and aerobic treatment units to code and county health department specifications.

Pump & Dosing Systems

Install and service effluent pumps, dosing chambers, and timed-dose controls for pressure-dosed and drip-irrigation septic systems.

System Inspection & Repair

Diagnose failing systems, perform tank pumping coordination, repair distribution components, and restore system function without full replacement when possible.

Permitting & Compliance

Manage county health department permits, inspection scheduling, as-built documentation, and final approval for all private sewage system work.

Tools & Equipment

What You'll Work With

Pipe Doctor provides its septic and sewage specialists with the full equipment suite needed for professional on-site wastewater work.

Soil Probe & Auger Set
Percolation Test Equipment
Effluent Pump Test Gear
Septic Tank Locating Tools
Distribution Box Inspection Camera
Dosing Timer & Control Panels
Leach Field Inspection Probes
GPS Site Mapping Equipment

Why Pipe Doctor

Where Rare Skills Get Rare Respect

License Premium Pay

Your Private Sewage Disposal System License earns a direct pay premium. We recognize that this credential requires real expertise and compensate accordingly.

Consistent Rural Work

NW Ohio's rural and semi-rural communities depend on private sewage systems. You'll have steady, meaningful work in a specialty most plumbing companies can't legally perform.

Full Regulatory Support

Our office team handles permit applications, county coordination, and inspection scheduling so you can focus on the technical work — not the paperwork.

Environmental Responsibility

Properly designed and maintained private sewage systems protect groundwater and public health. The work you do has lasting environmental and community impact.

Ready to Put Your License to Work?

Pipe Doctor is actively hiring licensed Private Septic and Sewage System specialists. Your credential is rare — we'll match it with premium pay and the right territory.