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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters resume skills and keywords

In 71 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters job postings from 32 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Plumbing (79 %), Communication (46 %), Driver license (42 %), Journeyman license (35 %) and Troubleshooting (28 %). Of the top 40 skills, 28 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 12 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters job postings

Skills requested in 71 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Plumbing79 %Hard skill
Communication46 %Soft skill
Driver license42 %Certification
Journeyman license35 %Certification
Troubleshooting28 %Hard skill
PPE27 %Hard skill
Welding24 %Hard skill
Customer service21 %Soft skill
Problem Solving20 %Soft skill
Teamwork18 %Soft skill
Pipe fitting18 %Hard skill
Ladders17 %Hard skill
Schematics15 %Hard skill
Flexibility15 %Soft skill
OSHA 1014 %Certification
Clean driving record14 %Certification
Leadership14 %Soft skill
Attention to detail14 %Soft skill
Refrigeration14 %Hard skill
OSHA13 %Certification
Interpersonal skills13 %Soft skill
Hand tools11 %Tool
Customer Experience11 %Hard skill
Professionalism11 %Soft skill
Forklift11 %Tool
Building codes11 %Hard skill
Time Management10 %Soft skill
Quality control10 %Hard skill
Collaboration10 %Soft skill
Material handling8 %Hard skill
Tablets8 %Hard skill
Heat pumps8 %Hard skill
Microsoft Excel8 %Tool
Continuous improvement7 %Hard skill
Mechanical Systems7 %Hard skill
Brazing7 %Hard skill
Accountability6 %Soft skill
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics6 %Hard skill
OSHA 306 %Certification
Preventative Maintenance6 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (19)

Soft skills (12)

Tools and software (3)

Certifications and licenses (6)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

piping systems 27 %drainage systems 21 %type full 21 %youre ready 20 %stainless steel 18 %confined spaces 18 %interpret blueprints 18 %physically demanding 15 %quality workmanship 15 %gas card 15 %customer homes 14 %staffing agency 13 %isometric drawings 13 %construction projects 13 %carbon steel 13 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters resume example. Then prepare for the Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters interview questions that test them.

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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters resume?

In 71 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Plumbing (79 %), Communication (46 %), Driver license (42 %), Journeyman license (35 %) and Troubleshooting (28 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 12 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (46 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Driver license (42 %), Journeyman license (35 %), OSHA 10 (14 %), Clean driving record (14 %), OSHA (13 %) and Hand tools (11 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 71 public Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters job postings at 32 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (44), Lever (17) and Ashby (10). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 71. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 71 public job postings for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters roles (titles such as Residential Service Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Plumber and Service Plumber) at 32 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 44, Lever 17 and Ashby 10. Employers in the sample include Kelso Industries, Loenbro, Bath Fitter Corporate, SpaceX, Fix-It 24/7 and High Ground Service Pros. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 71. Updated quarterly. Download the data: plumbers-pipefitters-and-steamfitters-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.