Water Main Pipe Layer Career

*A job as a Water Main Pipe Layer falls under the broader career category of Pipelayers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Pipelayers : 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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Pipelayer Career

What Should I Major in to Become a Pipelayer?

No college majors or educational programs could be found in our database for this career. This typically means that post-secondary education is not required for this type of job.

Required Education



High School Diploma usually needed for this career