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Pipelayers

  • Construction

Tasks

What tasks do Pipelayers perform?

  • Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.

  • Cut pipes to required lengths.

  • Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.

  • Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.


Knowledge

What do Pipelayers need to know?

  • Building and Construction

    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

  • Public Safety and Security

    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Skills

What skills do Pipelayers need?

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Quality Control Analysis

    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.



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