Pipelayers

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: 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.

Pipelayers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Extent Flexibility, Control Precision, and Manual Dexterity. Pipelayers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Building and Construction, and Mathematics and are skilled at Operation and Control and Coordination.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects

Performing General Physical Activities

Controlling Machines and Processes

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Assisting and Caring for Others

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Getting Information

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Thinking Creatively

Scheduling Work and Activities

Developing and Building Teams

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Coaching and Developing Others

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Training and Teaching Others

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Processing Information

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Analyzing Data or Information

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Documenting/Recording Information

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Staffing Organizational Units

Performing Administrative Activities

Selling or Influencing Others

Interacting With Computers

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

Extent Flexibility

Control Precision

Manual Dexterity

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Depth Perception

Oral Expression

Problem Sensitivity

Near Vision

Selective Attention

Written Comprehension

Category Flexibility

Information Ordering

Visualization

Finger Dexterity

Reaction Time

Speech Clarity

Inductive Reasoning

Static Strength

Multilimb Coordination

Deductive Reasoning

Stamina

Perceptual Speed

Far Vision

Trunk Strength

Flexibility of Closure

Rate Control

Speech Recognition

Visual Color Discrimination

Written Expression

Response Orientation

Auditory Attention

Time Sharing

Dynamic Strength

Gross Body Coordination

Wrist-Finger Speed

Originality

Hearing Sensitivity

Fluency of Ideas

Mathematical Reasoning

Speed of Closure

Speed of Limb Movement

Spatial Orientation

Gross Body Equilibrium

Night Vision

Memorization

Number Facility

Glare Sensitivity

Peripheral Vision

Sound Localization

Interests

Realistic

Enterprising

Conventional

Investigative

Social

Artistic

Knowledge

Mechanical

Building and Construction

Mathematics

Transportation

Public Safety and Security

English Language

Customer and Personal Service

Administration and Management

Design

Physics

Education and Training

Law and Government

Production and Processing

Chemistry

Engineering and Technology

Personnel and Human Resources

Telecommunications

Clerical

Geography

Medicine and Dentistry

Psychology

Sales and Marketing

Economics and Accounting

Foreign Language

Wages

Illinois

$61,440

Minnesota

$57,640

Washington

$55,670

Connecticut

$55,650

Wisconsin

$53,890

California

$50,630

Oregon

$47,630

Nevada

$45,660

New Jersey

$45,660

Massachusetts

$45,180

Pennsylvania

$44,980

Ohio

$43,800

Hawaii

$43,750

New York

$42,470

Iowa

$42,200

Indiana

$41,610

Michigan

$40,960

Vermont

$40,050

Arizona

$38,640

New Hampshire

$37,340

Missouri

$37,100

Wyoming

$36,930

Montana

$36,860

North Dakota

$36,290

Kansas

$36,050

Delaware

$35,970

Maryland

$35,790

Utah

$35,540

Kentucky

$33,750

Idaho

$33,340

Colorado

$32,970

Maine

$32,800

South Dakota

$32,470

Tennessee

$32,330

Florida

$31,870

Nebraska

$31,440

Louisiana

$30,690

Georgia

$30,610

West Virginia

$30,520

Virginia

$30,200

North Carolina

$30,170

South Carolina

$29,010

Arkansas

$28,840

Alabama

$28,600

Oklahoma

$28,340

Texas

$27,810

New Mexico

$27,710

Mississippi

$25,860

Puerto Rico

$23,480

Skills

Operation and Control

Coordination

Operation Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Quality Control Analysis

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Monitoring

Active Listening

Repairing

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Equipment Maintenance

Equipment Selection

Complex Problem Solving

Service Orientation

Active Learning

Persuasion

Instructing

Learning Strategies

Negotiation

Management of Personnel Resources

Mathematics

Systems Analysis

Installation

Writing

Systems Evaluation

Technology Design

Science

Management of Material Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Work Values

Support

Relationships

Independence

Working Conditions

Achievement

Recognition

Work Styles

Cooperation

Dependability

Stress Tolerance

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Self Control

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability/Flexibility

Innovation

Social Orientation

Concern for Others

Leadership

Independence

Achievement/Effort

Persistence

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Face-to-Face Discussions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Contact With Others

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Spend Time Standing

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Physical Proximity

Work With Work Group or Team

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Freedom to Make Decisions

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Time Pressure

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Telephone

Coordinate or Lead Others

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Consequence of Error

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Frequency of Decision Making

Level of Competition

Duration of Typical Work Week

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Degree of Automation

Deal With External Customers

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Work Schedules

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Spend Time Sitting

Letters and Memos

Public Speaking

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

Electronic Mail

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Face-to-Face Discussions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Frequency of Decision Making

Telephone

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Time Pressure

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Public Speaking

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Letters and Memos

Outdoors, Under Cover

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Radiation

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

-Never-

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to High Places

Letters and Memos

Outdoors, Under Cover

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Spend Time Sitting

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Telephone

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Frequency of Conflict Situations

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Exposed to Contaminants

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Time Pressure

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Frequency of Conflict Situations

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Frequency of Decision Making

Public Speaking

Telephone

Letters and Memos

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Outdoors, Under Cover

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Contaminants

Electronic Mail

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Telephone

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Time Pressure

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Contaminants

Face-to-Face Discussions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Letters and Memos

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Decision Making

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to High Places

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Electronic Mail

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Outdoors, Under Cover

Public Speaking

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Contaminants

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Public Speaking

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Time Pressure

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to High Places

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Face-to-Face Discussions

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Telephone

Exposed to Radiation

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Electronic Mail

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.

Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

Cut pipes to required lengths.

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.

Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.

Train or supervise others in laying pipe.

Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.

- Importance Supplemental-

Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.

Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.

Cut pipes to required lengths.

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.

Train or supervise others in laying pipe.

Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.

Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.

Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.

Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.

Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.

Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.

Cut pipes to required lengths.

Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.

Train or supervise others in laying pipe.

Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.

Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.

Cut pipes to required lengths.

Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.

Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.

Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.

Train or supervise others in laying pipe.

Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.

Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.

Train or supervise others in laying pipe.

Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.

Cut pipes to required lengths.

Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.

Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.

Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.

Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.

Train or supervise others in laying pipe.

Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.

Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.

Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.

Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.

Cut pipes to required lengths.

Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.

Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.

Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.

Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-