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“Pipe Cutter” will probably be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 37,890.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
Currently, there are 912,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction Laborers”.

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Tasks for “Pipe Cutter”

Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.

Related Technology & Tools

Mattocks
Screeds
Swing stages
Remote pipe cameras
Belt conveyors
Pneumatic staplers
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Saws
Suction sweepers
Oxygen/acetylene torches
Gas leak detection devices
Pressure washers
Stump cutters
Brick hammers
Walk-behind saws
Tape measures
Sidewalk sweepers
Carpenters' levels
Asphalt saws
Snowplows
Laser measuring devices
Steam jennies
Ride-on vacuum cleaners
Tuck pointers
Laser screeds
Hydraulic chainsaws
Dump trucks
Road rollers
Air monitoring equipment
Demolition saws
Oil distributors
Wire stretchers
Floor sanders
Respirators
Fall arrest systems
Air compressors
Pedestal grinders
Post hole augers
Drill presses
Chipping guns
Floats
Hydraulic booms
Weed sprayers
Power buggies
Screwdrivers
Paint sprayers
Asphalt mops
Gin poles
Pickup trucks
Swing chairs
Generators
Reciprocating saws
Micrometers
Shielded arc welding tools
Masonry forklifts
Walk-behind compacting equipment
Shovels
Paddle mixers
Smudge pots
Tampers
Levels
Mud jacks
Trenchers
Bosun chairs
Motor graders
Skid steer loaders
Theodolites
Brick tongs
Adjustable wrenches
Floor saws
Concrete pumpers
Salamanders
Impact hammers
Tappers
Cutoff saws
Plaster mixers
Concrete mixers
Steam cleaning equipment
Cable pullers
Tripods
Spirit levels
Pneumatic drills
Robotic pipe cutters
Circular saws
Smoke testers
Kerosene burners
Hydraulic track-guided wall saws
Jig saws
Power sanders
Mowing equipment
Laser guidance equipment for pipe placement
Water samplers
Bandsaws
Welding hoods
Saber saws
Sewer cleaner vactors
Impact wrenches
Hand grinders
Rakes
Cold chisels
Hammer drills
Punches
Vibratory plate compactors
Chip spreaders
Rotary hammers
Bench grinders
Jackhammers
Guniting machines
Hydraulic rock drills
Caulking guns
Bale hooks
Hydraulic speed shoring equipment
Crowbars
Electric boring machines
Forklifts
Protective suits
Disc grinders
Trowels
Axes
Scarifiers
Sewer rodding machines
Mortar hoes
Winches
Plasma cutters
Asphalt kettles
Surveying rods
Two way radios
Spades
Water tank trucks
Plumb bobs
Rough terrain forklifts
Hole cutters
Hydraulic boring machines
Pavement breakers
Hoists
Chain saws
Hand trucks
Dynamite blasters
Nail guns
Fencing pliers
Power screwdrivers
Scissor lifts
Water levels
Slings
Transit levels
Mortar mixers
Temperature probes
Coring machines
Wagon drills
Liquid propane torches
Cutout saws
Sandblasters
Earth tampers
Laser levels
Concrete saws
Brick carrier forks
Measuring wheels
Power drills
Manlifts
Air drills
Robotic pipe cleaners
Carpenters' squares
Electric drills
Jet trucks for cleaning sewer lines
Ladders
Crawler shovels
Calipers
Hammers
Water spraying equipment
Forks
Torches
Stucco spray guns
Picks
Scaffolding
Loaders

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