Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
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.
Overview
Tasks
Skills
Median Annual Wage: $27,710
Projected Growth: Much faster than average (22% or higher)
Related Job Titles: Service Technician; Helper; Plumber's Helper; Sprinkler Fitter; Irrigation Technician; Drain Technician; Apprentice; Apprentice Plumber; Gas Fitter; Plumber Apprentice
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.