Pipe Layer

 

Summary: Perform tasks involving physical labor at heavy construction projects. Physical fitness is an important part of the job and usually is a requirement for anyone who wants to become a pipe layer. Upper-body strength and flexibility is very important because of the nature of this job. Blueprint reading is an important skill for anyone who wants to become a pipe layer. These diagrams provide a wealth of information regarding the placement of the pipes as well as the location of electrical power lines and other utilities. Manual dexterity is needed and includes the ability to work with pipes and tools that can range in size from very small to quite large. This type of skill is developed through practice, dedication, and physical effort.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee must have the ability to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for long periods. Must be able to handle and manipulate objects on a repetitive basis.  Ability to talk and see well to distinguish between back up alarms, voices, and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodations, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibrations.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.