Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Boatswain’s Mate - U.S. Navy - Columbus,OH

    Job Title : Boatswain's Mate Category / Component : Enlisted • Both Overview Boatswain's Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship's crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo...

  • Frito-Lay - Warehouser/Material Handler $18-$26/hr - Frito Lay - Columbus,OH

    Frito-Lay is seeking Warehouse Workers / Material Handlers to work in distribution centers loading, unloading, moving, and organizing snack products for delivery routes. Warehouse Workers are responsible for loading delivery trucks with product,...

  • Dock Worker - Estes Express Lines - Columbus,OH

    **Job Summary:**+ Properly load and unload freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand+ Strap, brace and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting+ Responsible for accurately recording the condition of freight as it arrives at the...

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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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