OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE Pipelayer (47-2151.00) Vl At-a-Glance Statistics Sample Equipment Operator, Machine Operator, Pipe Crew Foreman, Pipe Foreman, Job Titles Pipelayer, Skilled Laborer, Tailman, Wastewater Worker Key Tasks • Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels. • Cut pipes to required lengths. • Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue. • Cover pipes with earth or other materials. • Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems. • Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing. • Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers. • Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors. • Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes. • Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools. • Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools. • Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices. • Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators. • Train or supervise others in laying pipe. All data sourced fromO*NET OnLine (2018) https:/Avww. ortetonline.org/. ------- Education and Training Top Industries High school diploma or equivalent 71% Less than high school diploma 24% Professional degree 4% Median Wages Hourly $18.54 EH Annually $38,560 Construction Government Number Employed 43,000 positions 5,500 job openings Top Ten States for Occupational Percentage Growth UT CO WY FL OK TX ND CA NV NY ------- |