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Pipelayers

District Of Columbia

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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.

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Short-term on-the-job training

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typical job duties

Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.
Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

tools & technology

Tools:

Boring or sinking machinery
Power grinders
Power saws
Tampers
Trenching machines

Technology:

Spreadsheet software
Word processing software

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