Pipelayers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
2. 02Cut pipes to required lengths.
3. 03Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
4. 04Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
5. 05Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
6. 06Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
7. 07Train or supervise others in laying pipe.
8. 08Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.
9. 09Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
10. 10Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
11. 11Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
12. 12Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

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