ONET Occupations » 47-2151.00

Pipelayers

Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.

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Parachute skills

  1. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.19)
  2. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.19)
  3. Set up, assemble - Things (4.19)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (4.09)
  5. Construct - Things (3.88)
  6. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.88)
  7. Repair - Things (3.88)
  8. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.88)
  9. Listen - People (3.63)
  10. Pay attention to details - Data (3.61)
  11. Manipulate - Things (3.50)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  2. Oral Expression (3.50)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  4. Control Precision (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.05)
  2. Dependability (4.04)
  3. Stress Tolerance (3.92)
  4. Integrity (3.65)
  5. Attention to Detail (3.61)
  6. Initiative (3.60)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Handling and Moving Objects (4.19)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.09)
  3. Performing General Physical Activities (3.88)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.88)
  5. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.87)
  6. Getting Information (3.81)
  7. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.61)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.56)
  1. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (4.19)
  2. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.19)
  3. Grade Or Redistribute Earth For Roads Or Other Construction (4.09)
  4. Install Underground Storm, Sanitation, Or Water Piping Systems (3.88)
  5. Apply Adhesives, Caulking, Sealants, Or Coatings (3.88)
  6. Lay Or Guide Pipe Into Trench (3.88)
  7. Cut, Shape, Fit, Or Join Wood Or Other Construction Materials (3.88)
  8. Build Or Repair Structures In Construction, Repair, Or Manufacturing Setting (3.88)
  9. Dig Holes Or Trenches For Foundations, Posts, Poles, Or Related Items (3.88)
  10. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.88)
  11. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.88)
  12. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.87)
  13. Operate Land Or Site Surveying Instruments (3.87)
  14. Operate Pneumatic Tamper To Patch Pavement Or Tamp Earth (3.87)
  15. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (3.87)
  16. Use Pipe Fitting Equipment (3.87)
  17. Operate Power Construction Equipment (3.87)
  18. Use Pressure Gauges (3.87)
  19. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.87)
  20. Operate Power Driven Pumps (3.87)
  21. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (3.87)
  22. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.87)
  23. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.87)
  24. Read Tape Measure (3.81)
  25. Read Technical Drawings (3.81)
  26. Read Blueprints (3.81)
  27. Read Specifications (3.81)
  28. Inspect Sewer, Drain, Or Water Main Pipe Joints To Verify Alignment Or Fit (3.61)
  29. Work As A Team Member (3.56)