Port Allen, LA · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Must have experience laying and aligning storm drain pipe * Grading trenches * Excavating, shoring and backfilling trenches Shifts: * Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays 6:00 - 6:00 * Heavy OT ...
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Port Allen, LA · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Must have experience laying and aligning storm drain pipe * Grading trenches * Excavating, shoring and backfilling trenches Shifts: * Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays 6:00 - 6:00 * Heavy OT ...
Port Allen, LA · On-site
$22/hr
Must have experience laying and aligning storm drain pipe * Grading trenches * Excavating, shoring and backfilling trenches Shifts: * Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays 6:00 - 6:00 * Heavy OT ...
Port Allen, LA · On-site
$22/hr
Must have experience laying and aligning storm drain pipe * Grading trenches * Excavating, shoring and backfilling trenches Shifts: * Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays 6:00 - 6:00 * Heavy OT ...
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Baker, LA · On-site
$18 - $27/hr
Utility contractor looking for pipe layer experienced in sewer, water and drainage installation. Must have a valid driver's license . Top pay based on experience and knowledge. Looking for a ...
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Baker, LA · On-site
$18 - $27/hr
Utility contractor looking for pipe layer experienced in sewer, water and drainage installation. Must have a valid driver's license . Top pay based on experience and knowledge. Looking for a ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
... pipe laying · Support project closeout with punch lists, as-builts, and final documentation · Assist other craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical · Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
... pipe laying · Support project closeout with punch lists, as-builts, and final documentation · Assist other craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical · Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but ...
... pipe laying Support project closeout with punch lists, as-builts, and final documentation Assist other craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may ...
... pipe laying Support project closeout with punch lists, as-builts, and final documentation Assist other craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
... pipe laying • Support project closeout with punch lists, as-builts, and final documentation • Assist other craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
... pipe laying • Support project closeout with punch lists, as-builts, and final documentation • Assist other craft workers as needed Qualifications Physical • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs ...
Denham Springs, LA · On-site
$75K/yr
Read and interpret site plans and drawings to execute tasks (e.g., laying pipe, installing riprap, installing erosion control methods; proactively identify and fix issues (e.g., uneven grading, poor ...
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Denham Springs, LA · On-site
$75K/yr
Read and interpret site plans and drawings to execute tasks (e.g., laying pipe, installing riprap, installing erosion control methods; proactively identify and fix issues (e.g., uneven grading, poor ...
Baton Rouge, LA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli equation, Navier-Stokes equations, viscous flow, boundary layers, pipe flow, dimensional analysis, open channel flow, and compressible flow ...
Baton Rouge, LA · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Deep knowledge of fluid statics, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli equation, Navier-Stokes equations, viscous flow, boundary layers, pipe flow, dimensional analysis, open channel flow, and compressible flow ...
Directs or assist workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore, and pumping from pontoons * High School Diploma or GED equivalent Working Conditions Some ...
Directs or assist workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore, and pumping from pontoons * High School Diploma or GED equivalent Working Conditions Some ...
Independence, LA · On-site
Directs or assist workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore, and pumping from pontoons * High School Diploma or GED equivalent Working Conditions Some ...
Independence, LA · On-site
Directs or assist workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore, and pumping from pontoons * High School Diploma or GED equivalent Working Conditions Some ...
$11.91 - $13.38
2% of jobs
$13.38 - $14.85
7% of jobs
$16.27 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.85 - $16.32
16% of jobs
$16.32 - $17.79
20% of jobs
The median wage is $18.16 / hr.
$17.79 - $19.26
17% of jobs
$19.26 - $20.73
11% of jobs
$20.95 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.73 - $22.20
11% of jobs
$22.20 - $23.67
6% of jobs
$23.67 - $25.14
4% of jobs
$25.14 - $26.61
3% of jobs
$26.61 - $28.08
2% of jobs
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| Aspect | Pipe Laying | Pipe Fitting |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Installing pipes in construction or infrastructure projects | Assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and components |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, outdoor, industrial settings | Factories, plumbing systems, industrial plants |
| Certifications | Often requires OSHA safety training, relevant trade certifications | Plumbing licenses, pipefitting certifications |
While both roles involve working with pipes, Pipe Laying focuses on installing pipes in the field, often outdoors and on construction sites. Pipe Fitting emphasizes assembling and maintaining pipe systems, typically indoors or in controlled environments. Both roles require safety training and relevant certifications, but their specific tasks and work settings differ.
As a pipelayer, your job is to install and repair pipe systems. To accomplish this, you may decide on a layout for the pipes, determine which type of pipe is the best choice, and use public information to account for factors like the underground waterline or the presence of existing pipes. For example, many homes are close to a storm sewer or sanitary sewer, and there could be a problem if your installation punctures those pipes. All pipe laying involves a significant amount of digging, and most pipelayers use heavy machinery for the majority of this. Other aspects of the job may include landscaping, building walls, or performing additional construction work as needed to lay the pipes. Most pipelayers are also responsible for obtaining permits and filing paperwork with the local government.
$1.5K/wk
Full-time
Posted 10 days ago
