Helpers-Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 21,860 - 46,200; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper in the United States. The ideal candidate will assist with tasks such as laying and joining pipes for water and sewer services and maintaining tools and work areas. Required skills include active listening, critical thinking, and complex problem solving. The role offers a salary ranging from $21,860 to $46,200 annually, with projected job growth in the industry.

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.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Coordination

Complex Problem Solving

Job description

Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, or Steamfitter Helper

Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill such as using, supplying or holding materials, or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

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

• 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.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Types of Jobs

• Apprentice Plumber
• Plumber’s Helper
• Sprinkler Installer Assistant
• Mechanic
• Hydraulic Plumber Helper

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. The BLS estimates 9,500 yearly job openings in this field.

The typical yearly salary for this role ranges from $21,860 to $46,200.