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