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