Pipelayer

Pipelayer Job Description

A pipelayer's job is to lay pipes for water mains, drains, and storm or sanitation sewers.

Responsibilities include:

Laying pipes:
Pipelayers lay pipes on and under the ground using a variety of tools and equipment.

Preparing trenches:
Pipelayers dig trenches to the required depth, either by hand or with trenching tools. They may also grade or level the trench bases.

Positioning pipes:
Pipelayers align and position pipes to prepare them for sealing or welding.

Sealing joints:
Pipelayers use glue, cement, or welding equipment to connect pipe pieces and seal joints.

Covering pipes:
Pipelayers cover pipes with dirt or other materials.

Maintaining pipes:
Pipelayers perform continual maintenance on pipes and replace those that need repair.

Using instruments:
Pipelayers use instruments like lasers, grade rods, or transit levels to install or use them.

Operating equipment:
Pipelayers operate mechanized equipment like front-end loaders, rollers, tandem dump trucks, pickup trucks, or backhoes.