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Pipeliner Job

One entry-level job found with most pipeline operations is called Pipeliner.

Pipeliners generally perform maintenance on and repair: pipelines, pumping stations that are located every 20 to 100 miles along the pipeline, and oil tank farms.

They perform a combination of duties as a member of a large group of employees:

  • Removal of rust and other undesirable substances from gauges, meters and valves using sand blasting equipment.
  • Pouring or painting anti-corrosion material over pipe.
  • Wrapping pipe with material designed to prevent corrosion and leakage.
  • Drives and operates a variety of heavy equipment like backhoes, bulldozers, and side booms ditch digging,
  • Laying pipe.
  • Backfilling ditches.
  • Positions materials, pipes, fittings, and pumping equipment for carpenters, mechanics, and welders.
  • Installation of screw-pipe and manifold connections, using wrenches and pipe tongs.
  • Cleaning of storage tanks.
  • Dismantling of and restoration of fences, gates, and water lines, that inhibit pipeline work, using heavy equipment and manual tools.
  • Clearing of trees and brush with manual tools and heavy equipment.
  • Ditch digging and other manual labor tasks.

Sometimes, the employer may also use Pipeliners to walk the pipeline in order to find leaks or operate pumping equipment.

To do a pipeliner job you need to be physically fit, conscientious, able to work in teams, and handle long hours. Pay ranges from $12.00 to $18.00 per hour but varies with experience and scope of abilities.