Question

What kind of work did the untouchable traditionally do?

Answer 1

They did 'unclean work' as described by the Hindu law.

 

Traditionally the untouchables performed the 'unclean work'. Their work involved contact with excrement, blood and other bodily defilements. They cremated the dead, cleaned latrines, cut the umbilical cords, removed the dead animals from the sweep gutters, tan hides and roads.

Answer 2

According to Hindu law, the untouchable did "unclean work" of society. Their work involved physical contact with blood as well as excrement. They cleaned latrines, also remove dead animals from streets and roads. They did a number of uncleaned activities.
Traditionally, untouchable term assigned to those group of people whose habits and occupations involved ritually polluting activities. The work like "disposing of dead cattle " and "working with hides of animals for living" included in their occupations.