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