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