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