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You Are Here: Vermont Department of LaborELMIOccupation ProfileHelpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
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ELMI Occupation Profile - Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
(O*NET 47-3015.00, SOC 47-3015) |
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What they do
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
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Also called: |
Plumber's Helper
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Wages
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Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 16.54 |
n/a |
25% |
$ 17.25 |
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Median |
$ 20.83 |
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75% |
$ 21.49 |
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90% |
$ 21.91 |
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Average |
$ 19.53 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Specialty trade contractors
| 82% |
- Heavy and civil engineering construction
| 8% |
- Construction of buildings
| 6% |
- Administrative and support services
| 1% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 1% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
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- Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
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- Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
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- Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
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- Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
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Projected Employment
Projected employment not available for Vermont but may be for the nation and other states at CareerOneStop |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Very Important
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- Level of activity is High
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Low | | High |
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Job Zone
Some Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(4.0 to < 6.0) - A typical worker will require
over 3 months up to and including 1 year
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Based on O*Net Job Zones and SVP |
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 10% |
Bachelor's degree | | 0% |
Associate's degree | | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 36% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 49% |
Less than high school diploma | | 6% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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- Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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- Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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- Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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- Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Install plumbing or piping.
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- Cut metal components for installation.
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- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
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- Cut openings in existing structures.
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- Drill holes in construction materials.
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Other Resources
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