Water Supply Pipe Installer
すいどうかんふせつこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that lays water supply pipes in roads or underground, safely and accurately building water infrastructure.
Description
Water supply pipe installers are specialists who lay new or replacement water supply pipes in roads or underground. Based on drawings, they excavate trenches (grooves), assemble pipe materials, perform joint construction, welding, and sealing work. After installation, they conduct water pressure tests to confirm no leaks, then backfill and restore the road surface. The work requires heavy machinery operation, team coordination, safety management, and adjustments with local governments or water and sewage utilities.
Future Outlook
Demand for replacing aging water pipes is increasing, with a growing trend in projects for maintenance, management, and seismic retrofitting.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / Good team player / Physically strong
Work Style
Direct to/from Site Possible / Long Hours Outdoor Work / On-site Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Pipefitter → Site Worker → Chief Technician → Construction Management Technician → Independent Contractor
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Heavy Equipment Operation / Pipe Processing and Connection / Pipe Welding, Sealing, and Replacement / Trench Excavation / Water Pressure Test
Recommended Skills
CAD Drawing Creation / Construction Management Basics / Safety Management Knowledge / Soil Investigation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to changes in weather and geology. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure accurate pipe connections and watertightness. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Frequent operation of heavy machinery and handling of heavy materials. |
| Problem Solving | To address underground obstacles and changes in site conditions. |
| Stress Tolerance | To endure harsh work environments and deadlines. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is advanced through cooperation among multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician
- Piping Construction Management Technician
- Water Supply Facility Construction Chief Technician
Aliases
- Water Supply Pipe Layer
Related Jobs
- Pipefitter
- Sewer Pipe Installer
- Water Supply and Drainage Equipment Worker