Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician- 2nd & 3rd Shift- LAFAYETTE, IN - Caterpillar - Columbus,OH

    **Career Area:** Operations **Job Description:** **Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We...

  • Forklift Operator - NFI Industries - Columbus,OH

    Overview The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the...

  • Construction Project Coordinator - State of Ohio - Columbus,OH

    Who We Are: The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which support the construction and...

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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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