Career fit quiz

Is Pipelayer the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the pipelayer career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the pipelayer job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like outdoor work
Statement 2 of 8I don’t mind mud
Statement 3 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 4 of 8I care about safety
Statement 5 of 8I want short training
Statement 6 of 8I like infrastructure
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about A few weeks on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $49,000 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Pipelayers lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains and water mains, and grade trenches or culverts.

  • Grade trenches
  • Lay pipe
  • Join pipe sections
  • Check grade
  • Install fittings

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