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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Pipelayers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Handling and Moving Objects80
2.Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment77
3.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates72
Controlling Machines and Processes72
Performing General Physical Activities72
6.Getting Information70
7.Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material65
8.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships64
9.Making Decisions and Solving Problems62
10.Assisting and Caring for Others59
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
80
74
Change settings on copy machinesArrange books in a libraryLoad boxes on an assembly line
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
77
57
Drive a carDrive an 18-wheel tractor-trailerHover a helicopter in strong wind
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
72
48
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
72
64
Operate a cash registerOperate a drilling rigOperate a precision milling machine
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
72
65
Walk between work stations in a small officePaint the outside of a houseClimb up and down poles to install electricity
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
70
44
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
65
48
Check that doors to building are lockedInspect equipment in a chemical processing plantInspect a nuclear reactor
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
64
59
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
62
55
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
59
53
Help a coworker complete an assignmentAssist a stranded traveler in finding lodgingCare for seriously injured persons in an emergency room