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Pipelayers

SOC 47-2151.00

Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.

Zone 2 Construction and Extraction

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation and Control

3.2

Active Listening

3.1

Operation Monitoring

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Quality Control Analysis

3.0

Reading Comprehension

2.9

Speaking

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Building and Construction

4.2

Mechanical

4.1

Mathematics

3.7

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Design

3.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.1

Administration and Management

3.0

Chemistry

3.0

Key Tasks

1Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.

2Cut pipes to required lengths.

3Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

4Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

5Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.

Also Known As

Cast-Iron Drain Pipe Layer Construction Laborer Construction Worker Drain Layer Drain Tiler Equipment Operator Fitter Heavy Equipment Operator Irrigation System Installer Irrigation Technician