Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Production Technician 2- Columbus - Calgon Carbon Corporation - Columbus,OH

    Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.

  • Forklift Driver - Costco - Columbus,OH

    Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Operates an electric stand-up forklift to move pallets of merchandise and equipment throughout the warehouse.; Hand-stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. ...

  • Van Driver - Hallcon - Columbus,OH

    Hallcon - - Responsibilities: Safely transport railroad crews to assigned locations; Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned vehicle; Utilize navigation tools effectively; Adhere to Hallcon's safe driving standards;...

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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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