Pipelayers lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. They perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.
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- Pipelayers
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What do they typically do
- Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems
- Use levels or lasers to check slopes for conformance to requirements
- Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Grade or level trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, or glue
- Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels
- Cover pipes with earth or other materials
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Opening 380
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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