Pipe layers who install underground piping to connect buildings and building sites to water supplies, sewers, and storm water management systems.
· Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
· Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
· Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
· Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
· Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
· Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
· Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.