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