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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”.

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Tasks for “Irrigation Installation Specialist”

Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Clean and renew steam traps.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.

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