Will “Drain Technician” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
57% Chance of Automation
“Drain Technician” will maybe be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-3015.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 30,640.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 14.00
- Currently, there are 54,080 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”.
Also Known As…
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Sprinkler Repair Technician
- Sprinkler Installer
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Service Technician
- Plumber's Helper
- Irrigation Technician
- Irrigation Installation Specialist
- Helper
- Gas Fitter
- Drain Technician
- Water Main Installer Helper
- Water Main Inspector
- Trench Pipe Layer Helper
- Sprinkler Helper
- Sprinkler Fitter Helper
- Sewer Pipe Layer Helper
- Service Sprinkler Helper
- Plumbing Warehouse Helper
- Plumbing Assembler-Installer
- Plumber Helper
- Plumber Cub
- Plumber Assistant
- Plumber Apprentice
- Plumber
- Pipefitter
- Pipe Fitter Helper
- Pipe Cutter
- Pipe Coverer Helper
- Mechanic
- Marine Steam Fitter Helper
- Marine Pipefitter Helper
- Laborer
- Industrial Gas Fitter Helper
- Hydraulic Plumber Helper
- Gas Main Fitter Helper
- Fire Sprinkler Fitter
- Conduit Helper
- Apprentice Plumber
- Apprentice
Tasks for “Drain Technician”
- Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
- Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
- Clean and renew steam traps.
- Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
- Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
- Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
- Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
- Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
- Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
- Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
- Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
- Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
- Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
- Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Related Technology & Tools
- Moisture meters
- Cleanout plug wrenches
- Cutoff saws
- Welding hoods
- Pressurized water pigs
- Four-in-one keys
- Hollow core socket wrenches
- Rebar locators
- Six-step faucet seat wrenches
- Light pickup trucks
- Deburring tools
- Pipe cutters
- Monkey wrench sets
- Tractors with backhoe attachments
- Ultrasonic leak detectors
- Bench vises
- Excavators
- Split bubble levels
- Cordless screwdrivers
- Tub drain removers
- Bevel grinding machines
- Trutest smoke detectors
- Pedestal grinders
- Sewage pumps
- Brazing equipment
- Pipe lasers
- Vacuum plungers
- Vertical bandsaws
- Ratchet wrenches
- Hydrostatic testers
- Telescopic inspection mirrors
- Faucet handle pullers
- Channel lock pliers
- Cable saws
- Direct tap machines
- Oilers
- Basin wrenches
- Flow gauges
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Boring machines
- Wire tracers
- Utility pumps
- Dredges
- Pneumatic drills
- Flat files
- Compactors
- Seat dressers
- Tractors with loader attachments
- Motor-driven grinders
- Compression sleeve pullers
- Basket strainer wrenches
- Gas leak detection devices
- Seat wrenches
- Soil pipe cutters
- Stationary grinders
- Reciprocating saws
- Pipe cutting machines
- End pipe wrenches
- Amp meters
- Pipe extractors
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Crowbars
- Cordless drills
- Motor-driven brushes
- Welding clamps
- Right-angle drills
- Tube bending springs
- Pry bars
- Pipe wrenches
- Manlifts
- Hacksaws
- Roll groovers
- Pigs
- Automatic levels
- Sewer tapes
- Two-hole pins
- Portable welding machines
- Hand spinners
- Die heads for threading machines
- Shower valve socket wrenches
- Offset pipe wrenches
- Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
- Mini hacksaws
- Hex wrenches
- Tubing cutters
- Belting slings
- Angle air grinders
- Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
- Backhoes
- Swaging tools
- Tirfors
- Calipers
- Pipe beveling machines
- Direct current DC arc welder
- Drain cleaning machines
- Pipeline jacks
- Chain falls
- Air operated grinders
- Reciprocating pipe saws
- Manual screw jacks
- Measuring tapes
- Compound leverage wrenches
- Block and tackle equipment
- Transmitters
- Scaffolding
- Voltmeters
- Impact wrenches
- Caulking guns
- Pipe benders
- Power spinners
- Straight-fluted pipe reamers
- Plasma cutting guides
- Powered tampers
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Propane torches
- Sump pumps
- Hydraulic valve turners
- Plumbers' pliers
- Ladders
- Video diagnostic tools
- Rapwrenches
- Internal wrenches
- Laser levels
- Dump trucks
- Thread repair files
- Air pressure gauges
- Two way radios
- Null locators
- Pulleys
- Shut-off keys
- Pipe freezing kits
- Bibb seat tools
- Winches
- Soldering equipment
- Non-contact infrared thermometers
- Line locators
- Alternating current AC welding equipment
- Die heads for plastic pipe/conduit
- Butane torches
- Ball peen hammers
- Generators
- Sledgehammers
- Portable grinders
- Graders
- Torches
- Water pressure gauges
- Rat-tail files
- Hand tachometers
- Hydraulic cranes
- Rodders
- Stillson wrenches
- Tuggers
- Pop-up plug wrenches
- Rotary hammers
- Carpenters' levels
- Mud pumps
- Expanding-jaw pliers
- Water stoppers
- Chain tongs
- Bolt cutters
- Tractor pipe carrier attachments
- Tin snips
- Narrow mouth shovels
- Pipelayers
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- Water heater element removal wrenches
- Chain wrenches
- Torch cutter guides
- Pipe bending mandrels
- Explosimeters
- Forklifts
- Staple guns
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Air wire brushes
- Crescent wrenches
- Water pump pliers
- Air hammers
- Allen wrenches
- Cable plows
- Heavy duty water pressure gauges
- Offset grinders
- Horizontal boring machines
- Ohmmeters
- Tapping tools
- Spud wrenches
- Wheel loaders
- Wide roll pipe cutters
- Facing machines
- Pipe flange aligners
- Pipe threading machines
- Root ranger jetter nozzles
- Plumbers' snakes
- Safety harnesses
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
- Wire brushes
- Ditch pumps
- Transit levels
- Adjustable wrenches
- Round point shovels
- Water samplers
- Fill pumps
- Magnetic locators
- Bulldozers
- Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
- One stop wrenches
- Pedestal sink wrenches
- Pipe threaders
- Bandsaws
- Telescoping basin wrenches
- Reamers
- Soldering irons
- Radius markers
- Track loaders
- Impact screwdrivers
- Box end wrenches
- Plungers
- Bench chain vises
- Straight pipe wrenches
- Optical levels
- Snakes
- Gasket cutters
- Power drills
- Tube crimping tools
- Maximum reading water pressure gauges
- Augers
- Aligning clamps
- Water jetters
- Magnetic circle layout tools
- Mini tubing cutters
- Drill presses
- Centering head tools
- Vibration analyzers
- Slip joint pliers
- Rubber strap wrenches
- Drain cleaning cables
- Universal nut wrenches
- Comprehensive water gauges
- Manual benders
- Vacuum gauges
- Water meter keys
- Lathes
- Flaring tools
- Pneumatic wire brushes
- Test pumps
- Hole cutting tools
- Strap wrenches
- Impact hammers
- Circular saws
- Dumpy levels
- Sand pumps
- Trenchers
- Air compressors
- Sandblasters
- Concrete saws
- Tungsten inert gas TIG welding equipment
- Plastic nut basin wrenches