Will “Drain Cleaner, Plumber” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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Job Description

Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2152.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Plumbers”.

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Tasks for “Drain Cleaner, Plumber”

Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Determine sizing requirements for solar hot water heating systems, taking into account factors such as site orientation, load calculations, or storage capacity requirements.
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.
Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
Keep records of work assignments.
Calculate costs or savings for water- or energy-efficient appliances or systems.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems.
Compile information on governmental incentive programs related to the installation of energy or water saving plumbing systems or devices.
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.

Related Technology & Tools

Faucet handle pullers
Hex wrenches
Hole cutting tools
Water heater element removal wrenches
Utility pumps
Bench chain vises
Offset pipe wrenches
Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
Video diagnostic tools
Six-step faucet seat wrenches
Shielded arc welding tools
Air compressors
Two way radios
Ratcheting box wrenches
Crowbars
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Threading machine die heads
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Tablet computers
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Shears
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Mini tubing cutters
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Sewer tapes
Manual ratchet threader sets
Desktop computers
Generators
Plastic nut basin wrenches
Drain cleaning cables
Magnetic locators
Inductive clamps
Augers
Utility knives
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Notebook computers
Seat wrenches
Seat dressers
Laser printers
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Water meter keys
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Water jetters
Gasket cutters
Caulking guns
Torpedo levels
Deburring tools
Three-way pipe threaders
Reciprocating saws
Compound leverage wrenches
Right-angle drills
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Air pressure gauges
Trutest smoke detectors
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Pipe cutters
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Gas leak detection devices
Flat blade screwdrivers
Mini hacksaws
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Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Tubing cutters
Toilet augers
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Bibb seat tools
Adjustable wrenches
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Laser alignment tools
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Sewage pumps
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Tube crimping tools
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Tub drain removers
Levels
Crescent wrenches
Non-contact infrared thermometers
Sectional drain cleaning machines
Pedestal sink wrenches
Tristand chain vises
Rapwrenches
Backhoes
Plastic pipe/conduit die heads
Water pressure gauges
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Wide roll pipe cutters
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Butane torches
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Dump trucks
Hacksaws
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Personal digital assistants PDA
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Lathes
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Pressurized water pigs
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Rotary hammers
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Copper cutting machines
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Oilers
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One stop wrenches
Light pickup trucks
Tube bending springs
Personal computers
Line locators
Roll groovers
Pop-up plug wrenches
Impact hammers
Straight-fluted pipe reamers
Power sink machine drain cleaners
Allen wrenches
Calipers
Propane torches
Four-in-one keys
Trenchers
Rebar locators
Tapping tools
Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
Universal nut wrenches
Maximum reading water pressure gauges
Strainer wrenches
Direct tap machines
Power pipe cutters
No hub torque wrenches
Cleanout plug wrenches
Inner/outer reamers
Staple guns
Hollow core socket wrenches
Ultrasonic leak detectors
Slip joint pliers
Heavy duty water pressure gauges
Moisture meters
Strap wrenches
Claw hammers
Internal wrenches
Compression sleeve pullers
Diagonal cutting pliers
Flaring tools

Microsoft Office
Autodesk Building Systems
FastEST software
Microsoft Excel
Job costing software
Microsoft Word
Elite Software Plumbing CAD
Email software
Database software
FastEST FastPipe
Atlas Construction Business Forms
Elite Software HSYM
Contractor City Contractor Forms Pack
Elite Software Sprinkler CAD
Heat loss calculation software
Maintenance management software
KRS Enterprises Service First!
Elite Software FIRE
Intuit QuickBooks
Quote Software QuoteExpress
Drawing and drafting software
Spreadsheet software
Vision InfoSoft Plumbing Bid Manager
Bookkeeping software
Klear Estimator
Wilhelm Publishing Threshold
Wintac Pro
Estimating software
Horizon Engineering Sigma Plumbing Calculator
Insight Direct ServiceCEO
PricePoint
Elite Software Spipe
Intuit Quicken
Elite Software DPIPE
Word processing software