21K: Plumber
Major Duties: The plumber installs and repairs
pipe systems and fixtures, and petroleum pipeline systems.
Duties for MOS 21K at each level of skill are:
- Skill Levels
- Skill Level 1 MOSC 21K1O. Assists
in installation and repair of pipe systems, plumbing
fixtures, and equipment. Reads and interprets drawings,
plans, and specifications. Connects pipe sections using
appropriate valves, couplings, reducers and other fittings
by threading, bolting, soldering, and other established
joining procedures. Assists in performance of combat
engineer missions.
- Skill Level 2 MOSC 21K2O. Reads and
interprets drawings, plans, and specifications to determine
layout and identify types and quantities of materials
required. Installs and repairs pipe systems, plumbing
fixtures and equipment. Conducts inspection of plumbing
facilities and ensures employment of proper safety procedures.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial
award of MOS. The plumber must possess the following
qualifications:
(1) Physical Demands Rating:
very heavy
(2) Physical Profile: 111221
(3) Normal color vision
(4) Minimum score of 90 in aptitude
area GM.
(5) Freedom from vertigo to permit climbing, balancing, and
working in high places.
(6) Formal training (completion of MOS 21K course conducted
under the auspices of USA Engineer Center & School) mandatory
or meet civilian acquired skills criteria outlined in AR 601-210.
MOS 21K had the alphanumeric designator of 51K prior
to fiscal year 2004.
The major duties, physical demands, physical profile, and
skill levels were obtained from Army Pamphlet 611-21.
MOS List for Corps of Engineers
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