Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Sheet Metal Technician (NMT) - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Install ductwork and sheet metal systems on an industrial project; Lay out and install sheet metal and duct systems according to project plans and specifications; Read and interpret blueprints and specifications...

  • Yard Technician - EquipmentShare - Columbus,OH

    Job Description:Build the Future with Us - EquipmentShare is Hiring a Yard Technician At EquipmentShare, we're not just filling a role - we're assembling the...

  • Fork Lift Operator - Keurig Dr Pepper - Columbus,OH

    Keurig Dr Pepper - - Responsibilities: Load and unload trucks; Lift, carry, and stack materials; Supply production line with empty containers and cartons; Spot trailers as directed; Rotate floor stock by moving oldest product first ...

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What Pipelayers Do

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. Excludes Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.


Pipelayer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 35,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $45,980

Job Outlook for Pipelayers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -500
  • Growth rate: -1 percent (Little or no change)

How to Become a Pipelayer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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