Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Equipment & Process Technician I - American Regent - New Albany,OH

    The Equipment and Process Technician I works with the Inspection and Packaging Supervisor in the activities associated with the inspection and packaging of sterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with company procedures and cGMPs. The incumbent...

  • Operations Systems Analyst (2nd Shift Monday-Friday 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM) - Crane Worldwide Logistics - Lockbourne,OH

    Essential Job Functions* Serves as primary technical support for site database operations, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WM). Ensures operational system integrity, including setup and control processes.* Interfaces with Operations staff to...

  • Facilities Building Systems Technician - Ohio State University - Columbus,OH

    Facilities Building Systems Technician Under supervision of Senior/Lead technician or Supervisor the Facilities Building HVAC Systems Technician performs intermediate level tasks that ensure a safe and comfortable environment for...

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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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