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	Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Pipelayers
Utility System Construction	16,130
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	7,630
Other Specialty Trade Contractors	3,920
Building Equipment Contractors	3,630
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	2,270
Nonresidential Building Construction	920
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	650
Land Subdivision	320
Employment Services	310
Water, Sewage and Other Systems	290

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