Skills for Pipelayers
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for pipelayers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Active Listening3
- 2.Speaking3
- 3.Critical Thinking3
- 4.Reading Comprehension2.88
- 5.Monitoring2.62
- 6.Learning Strategies2.12
- 7.Writing2
- 8.Mathematics2
- 9.Active Learning2
- 10.Science1
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Knowledge areas
- Building and Construction
- Public Safety and Security
- Engineering and Technology
- Mechanical
- Administration and Management
- Production and Processing
- English Language
- Design
Core work activities
- Getting Information
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
In-demand tools & technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software