Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Course Advisor; Idaho; On-site; USD 21,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, or Steamfitter Helpers. This role involves hands-on work in excavating, grading, and installing pipes for water and sewer services. With a growing demand for skilled laborers in the plumbing sector, this position offers a chance to be part of a vital industry. If you are a problem solver with strong critical thinking abilities and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you. Join a field where your skills can make a significant impact on infrastructure and community services.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Active listening and coordination are key for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Excavate ditches, lay and join pipes for water and sewer services.
• Measure, cut, and assemble new pipes, ensuring proper support.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Coordination

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper

Job Responsibilities

• Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
• Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
• Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
• Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
• Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.

Required Skills

Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers should possess the following skills:

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance to make improvements.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information.

Job Opportunities

In the United States, there were 55,500 jobs for Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 18.6%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 10,300 new jobs for this role by 2026.

Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers ranges between $21,860 and $46,200.

Tools & Technology

Commonly used technologies include:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office