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Sewer construction worker

Latest available data: December 2024 (includes accumulated data from the past 12 months)

Other denominations:
Sewage infrastructure construction worker Sewage pipe layer Sewage pipelayer Sewage system construction worker Sewage system worker Sewer infrastructure construction worker Sewer system construction worker Waste water infrastructure construction worker Waste water pipe layer Waste water pipelayer Waste water system construction worker Waste water system worker

Sewer construction workers install sewer pipes to transport wastewater out of structures and to a body of water or treatment facility. They dig trenches and insert the pipes, making sure they have the correct angle and are connected watertight. Sewer construction workers also construct other elements of sewage infrastructure, such as manholes, and maintain and repair existing systems.

Tasks

Tasks include -–
(a) Examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials required;
(b) Measuring, cutting, threading, bending, jointing, assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing pipes, fittings and fixtures of drainage, heating, ventilation, water supply and sewerage systems;
(c) Installing gas appliances, dishwashers and water heaters, sinks and toilets using hand and power tools;
(d) Laying clay, concrete or cast-iron pipes in ditches to form sewers, drains or water mains, or for other purposes;
(e) Inspecting, examining and testing installed systems and pipes, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation or other methods.

Knowledge

  • Electricity and energy
  • Mechanics and metal trades
  • Chemical engineering and processes
  • Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)
  • Building and civil engineering

Digital competencies

  • Operating earthmoving equipment
  • Installing plumbing or piping equipment or systems
  • Complying with health and safety procedures
  • Installing wooden and metal components
  • Maintaining operational records

Digital competencies

  • Using digital tools for collaboration and productivity

Personal competencies

  • Working efficiently
  • Collaborating in teams and networks
  • Maintaining a positive attitude
  • Communicating
  • Leading others

Professional groups of the occupation

Craft and related trades workers

Building and related trades workers (excluding electricians)

Building finishers and related trades workers

Plumbers and pipe fitters

Other occupations of the professional group

Do you want to know the demand for this occupation in the market?

Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès

Plumbers and pipe fitters

297

Number of contracts in Barcelonès

21,17%

Percentage of contracts in Catalonia

-4,21% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès

82,74%

Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès

9,21%

Part-time contracts

1,13% Turnover index

191

Average of job seekers in Barcelonès

-2%

Interannual variation of job seekers in Barcelonès

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

The market for this profile is hiring

Contracts in u00e8 over the past year by sex and age

Contracts by gender in Barcelonès.

Building and related trades workers (excluding electricians)

96%

4%

Men
Women

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

Contracts by age groups.

Building and related trades workers (excluding electricians)

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

What vacancies are published in the professional family?

Vacancies published by professional family and type of contract in Barcelonès over the past year

Building finishers and related trades workers

Occupation Vacancies Permanent contracts

Data source: Data generated from the analysis of Lightcast data and the Observatory of Work and Productive Model of the Government of Catalonia.

What experience is required for the vacancies? Which sectors are looking for this occupation?

Plumbers and pipe fitters

No experience
7%
Less than 1 year
22%
Between 1 and 2 years
12%
Between 2 and 4 years
35%
Between 4 and 8 years
10%
More than 8 years
14%
Manufacturing
28%
Administrative and support service activities
18%
Professional, scientific and techinical activities
17%
Construction
10%
Education
7%
Others
20%

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.

The vacancies published are for working in:

Job vacancies posted by county

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.