Pipelayers lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. They may be asked to perform tasks such as grading trenches or culverts, positioning pipes, or sealing joints.
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- Pipelayers
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What do they typically do
- Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems
- Use levels or lasers to check slopes for conformance to requirements
- Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Grade or level trench bases using tamping machines or hand tools
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, or glue
- Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels
- Cover pipes with earth or other materials
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