Pipelayers

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  • Maintenance Laborer - Rumpke - Columbus,OH

    2:00PM-4:00AM M-F Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and...

  • Construction Laborers - NSC - Columbus,OH

    Job Title: Entry-Level Cable Technician Location: Columbus, OH Pay rate: $22-24/HR Company Summary: Our client is a proven leader in the...

  • Railroad Safety Flagger Northeast Region - RailPros - Columbus,OH

    Job DetailsJob LocationOHPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGEDSalary Range$35.00 - $35.00 HourlyTravel Percentage100% On the Road TravelJob ShiftVariousJob CategoryFlaggingDescriptionWho WE are:RailPros is the premier provider of engineering 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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