How to hire a pipe out worker

How to hire a pipe out worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pipe out worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pipe out worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pipe out worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a pipe out worker, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   Hiring the perfect pipe out worker also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of pipe out worker salaries for various roles:

   Type of Pipe Out Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Pipe Out Worker	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$6-22
   Founder	A Founder is responsible for building his/her business from the ground up through various strategies and extensive planning. A Founder is also responsible for the workforce's funding and recruitment that would be vital for a company to succeed and create a vision and mission that the business would uphold... Show more	$22-84
   Furnace Operator	A furnace operator records time and production data, adjusts thermostats, and observes a pyrometer to maintain the temperature between specified limits. The operators set furnace control to regulate the temperature and heating time... Show more	$13-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Water Mains
   • Water Systems

   Responsibilities:

   • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
   • Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your pipe out worker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A pipe out worker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, pipe out workers' average salary in district of columbia is 41% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pipe out workers 70% less than senior-level pipe out workers.
   • Certifications. A pipe out worker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a pipe out worker's salary.

   Average pipe out worker salary

   $12.39hourly

   $25,778 yearly

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   Entry-level pipe out worker salary

   $14,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a pipe out worker job description

   A pipe out worker job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a pipe out worker job description:

   Pipe out worker job description example

   Lehigh Valley Division, a part of H&K Group, Inc., is looking for an experienced Pipe Laborer to become a part of our team. Usually performing their duties in a utility capacity, the Laborer position entails working on construction projects, often transferring from one task to another whenever the situation requires. If you meet the job requirements outlined below, H&K would be happy to consider you for this position. Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience 100% Company-paid Health Benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
   
   Responsibilities
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Acquire tools needed for daily operations Measure distances from grade stakes, drive stakes, and stretch tight line Bolt, nail, align, and block up under forms Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications Level earth to fine grade specifications Mix concrete Smooth and finishes freshly poured cement or concrete Position, join, align, and seal pipe sections Erect scaffolding, shoring, and braces Pipe Duties: Get tools needed for daily operations Get job set up for daily function such as setting up a pipe laser Operate a Wacker and jumping jack to perform backfilling duties Use cut saws to make pipe proper length Prep pipe for connection before pipe gets lowered Shoot grades and checks grades using laser or conventional methods Perform connection of pipe work Responsible for checking for proper pipe slope Prep structures for installation
   
   Qualifications
   
   Required Skills, Education, and Experience One year of relevant heavy highway construction experience Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered Experienced in underground utilities such as storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and structures Written and verbal communication skills Problem solving Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience Three years of related experience and/or training OSHA or other relevant safety certifications Physical Demands Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms Regularly talk or hear Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision abilities include distance, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts Noise level is usually moderate H&K Group, Inc.'s (H&K's) Lehigh Valley Division (formerly Lehigh Valley Site Contractors) has been a proud member of our heavy civil construction team since 1998. Strategically located just north of the City of Easton, PA, the Lehigh Valley Division provides complete heavy civil construction and contracting services to customers and clients throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA region, western NJ and beyond.
   
   H&K provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years. Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that our strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference. H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right pipe out worker for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pipe out worker job on Zippia to find and recruit pipe out worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit pipe out workers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pipe out worker

   Once you've selected the best pipe out worker candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pipe out worker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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