Pipelayers

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  • Crane Operator - Power & Energy - Cianbro Corporation - Columbus,OH

    Job Responsibilities * Safely operate various types of cranes to lift and move material. * Perform daily inspection and preventative maintenance on the equipment. * Read and understand operator's manuals and load charts (good...

  • Project Manager - Blast One International - Columbus,OH

    Overview BlastOne is a family owned, professionally run business that is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join our dynamic and fast paced team! What makes us great is phenomenal staff who fit our fantastic...

  • Driller/Exploration Team Member II - Columbus Staffing - Columbus,OH

    Exploration Team Member Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary...

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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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