Water Supply Pipe Installer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Water supply pipe installers install water supply and drainage pipes in roads and underground, maintaining and supplying water facility functions as specialists.
Description
Water supply pipe installers excavate roads and sidewalks, and lay water supply and drainage pipes along appropriate routes based on design drawings. The work includes excavation using heavy machinery such as backhoes or hand digging, pipe technologies like welding, crimping, and threaded connections, leak inspections via pressure tests, as well as backfilling and pavement restoration. Pipes used include cast iron pipes, PVC, PE pipes, etc., and their characteristics must be understood for proper construction. On site, safety and health measures are thoroughly implemented while working cooperatively in teams, and coordination with water and sewer bureaus or road administrators is also conducted. It involves a lot of heavy outdoor labor, requiring flexible responses to weather and geological conditions.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected to continue due to the renewal of aging underground pipelines and increasing seismic retrofitting projects. Demand for advanced technicians will also rise with the introduction of smart water networks.
Personality Traits
Cautious and accurate / Good team player / Honest / Physically strong
Work Style
Direct to/from Site / Night Work / Outdoor Site Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Assistant/Apprentice → Worker → Foreman → Site Supervisor → Construction Manager → Independent/Opening a Business
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Excavator Operation / Pipe Connection / Pressure Testing / Safety and Health Knowledge
Recommended Skills
CAD Basics / GPS/GIS Surveying Technology / Knowledge of Waterworks Law / Paving Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because gaps in pipe joints can lead to leaks. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy labor and outdoor work, requiring endurance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because cooperation is essential for operating heavy machinery and handling heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly based on established procedures and designs. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because dimensions and quantities mainly involve basic measurements. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician (Grade 2 or higher)
- Pipefitting Skills Test
- Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation Training
- Water Supply Facility Construction Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Water Supply Pipe Installation Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Pipefitter
- Water and Sewer Engineer