Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • HOT SHOT DRIVERS WANTED $4K/WEEK - R and J Hotshots - Dallas,TX

    We are looking for drivers specifically for a dually with a 40 foot hotshot trailer. Drivers will have two and a half weeks on the road and four days off. There will be instances where drivers may have to tarp, change and/or bind. They will...

  • Operations Analyst - Keurig Dr Pepper - Dallas,TX

    Job Overview: Inventory Operations Analyst – BSO & Inventory Performance This position will be based in the Frisco/DFW area with a hybrid schedule of 3...

  • Apprentice Electrician - Power Labor Staffing - Dallas,TX

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNOW HIRING: Commercial Apprentice ElectriciansPower Labor USA | Forney & Dallas TXPay: $28–$32 per hour, based on experienceStart Date: Immediate Openings AvailablePower Labor USA is hiring experienced Apprentice...

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What Pipelayers Do

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. Excludes Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.


Pipelayer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 35,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $45,980

Job Outlook for Pipelayers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -500
  • Growth rate: -1 percent (Little or no change)

How to Become a Pipelayer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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