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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2151.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Pipelayers

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.

What this job is about

Ensure proper installation and maintenance of pipe systems.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Grade trench bases

    Use tamping machines or hand tools to grade the bases of trenches.

  2. 2

    Dig trenches

    Excavate trenches to the required depths using hand tools or trenching equipment.

  3. 3

    Cut pipes

    Cut pipes to specified lengths as per project requirements.

  4. 4

    Install pipes

    Align and position pipes for welding or sealing, ensuring proper connection.

  5. 5

    Cover pipes

    Backfill trenches by covering installed pipes with earth or other materials.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

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Pipelayers — SAL