Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Excavation labor - Smith & Associates Excavating llc - Columbus,OH

    We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Excavating Laborer to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in sewer line installation, water service connections, and basement excavation projects. This role involves operating hand tools,...

  • Warehouse Loader - Genuine Parts - Columbus,OH

    Position Mission: This position will be responsible for, among other things, stages, shrink wraps and loads products by trip number and store number as it is received from the...

  • Refinery Material Handler - GFL Environmental - Columbus,OH

    The primary function of the refinery material handler will be to perform the sampling, monitor and load/unload incoming trucks and railcars, monitor tank levels, and perform transfers of material within the tank farm, daily. This position reports to...

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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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