Will “Water Softener Servicer and Installer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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Job Description

Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2152.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Plumbers”.

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Tasks for “Water Softener Servicer and Installer”

Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
Compile information on governmental incentive programs related to the installation of energy or water saving plumbing systems or devices.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Keep records of work assignments.
Determine sizing requirements for solar hot water heating systems, taking into account factors such as site orientation, load calculations, or storage capacity requirements.
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems.
Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Calculate costs or savings for water- or energy-efficient appliances or systems.
Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.

Related Technology & Tools

Tablet computers
Thread repair files
Internal wrenches
Telescopic inspection mirrors
Reciprocating saws
Phillips head screwdrivers
Tube bending springs
Augers
Hollow core socket wrenches
Pipe wrenches
Plastic pipe/conduit die heads
Water meter keys
Right-angle drills
Plungers
Universal nut wrenches
Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
Three-way pipe threaders
Propane torches
Shears
Heavy duty water pressure gauges
Straight-fluted pipe reamers
Locking pliers
Staple guns
Pipe taps
Pipe welding vises
Maximum reading water pressure gauges
Plastic nut basin wrenches
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Copper cutting machines
Telescoping basin wrenches
Non-contact infrared thermometers
Personal digital assistants PDA
Magnetic locators
Plumb bobs
Tapping tools
Welders
Hand spinners
Pipe freezing kits
Cable saws
Vise grip pliers
Compression sleeve pullers
Crescent wrenches
Water heater element removal wrenches
Rotary hammers
Trenchers
Drain cleaning cables
Heat guns
Hacksaws
Personal computers
Deburring tools
Tubing cutters
Pedestal sink wrenches
Mini tubing cutters
Six-step faucet seat wrenches
Swaging tools
Root ranger jetter nozzles
Gas leak detection devices
Seat wrenches
Explosimeters
Bandsaws
Tub drain removers
Light pickup trucks
Shower valve socket wrenches
Utility knives
Laser printers
Water jetters
Welding hoods
No hub torque wrenches
Straight pipe wrenches
Oilers
Dump trucks
Measuring tapes
Rebar locators
Strap wrenches
Water pump pliers
Claw hammers
Desktop computers
Strainer wrenches
Basket strainer wrenches
Shielded arc welding tools
Offset pipe wrenches
Hole cutting tools
Basin wrenches
Cleanout plug wrenches
Rapwrenches
Spud wrenches
Faucet handle pullers
Two way radios
Manual ratchet threader sets
Ball peen hammers
Sump pumps
End pipe wrenches
Power pipe threading machines
Inner/outer reamers
Sectional drain cleaning machines
Air pressure gauges
Threading machine die heads
Water pressure gauges
Vacuum gauges
Brazing equipment
Utility pumps
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Notebook computers
Slip joint pliers
Pop-up plug wrenches
Laser alignment tools
Flat blade screwdrivers
Channel lock pliers
Line locators
Diagonal cutting pliers
Moisture meters
Tripod vises
Lathes
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Crowbars
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Bench yoke vises
Adjustable wrenches
Soldering equipment
Tube crimping tools
Comprehensive water gauges
Pipe cutters
Sewer tapes
Wide roll pipe cutters
Inductive clamps
Ratcheting box wrenches
Impact hammers
Generators
Roll groovers
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Power spinners
Soil pipe cutters
Shut-off keys
Allen wrenches
Sewage pumps
Ultrasonic leak detectors
Levels
Calipers
Acetylene torches
Bolt cutters
Chain tongs
Mini hacksaws
Compound leverage wrenches
Forklifts
Tin snips
Trutest smoke detectors
Toilet augers
Stillson wrenches
Four-in-one keys
Bibb seat tools
Torpedo levels
Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
Chain wrenches
Rodders
Power pipe cutters
Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
Rubber strap wrenches
Backhoes
Power sink machine drain cleaners
Video diagnostic tools
One stop wrenches
Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Bench chain vises
Caulking guns
Gasket cutters
Pressurized water pigs
Seat dressers
Transmitters
Air compressors
Hex wrenches
Tristand chain vises
Direct tap machines
Butane torches
Water stoppers
Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters

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