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