Outdoors
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Tank Car, Truck and Ship Loaders
load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.
$50670
No degree required
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Recyclable Material Collectors
collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
$42620
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Pump Operators
tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
$51830
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Wellhead Pumpers
operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
$60500
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Gas Pumping Station Operators
operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
$63770
No degree required
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Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipments
wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.
$29400
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
$39210
No degree required
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Hoist and Winch Operators
operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
$62730
No degree required
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Load Haul Dump Operators
operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
$56100
No degree required
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Excavating Machine Operators
operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
$48500
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Dredge Operators
operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
$53790
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Conveyor Operators
control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
$37540
No degree required
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Crane and Tower Operators
operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
$64010
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
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Transportation Attendants
provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.
$30410
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Vehicle Inspectors
inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
$81320
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Automotive Service Attendants
service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
$28150
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Traffic Technicians
conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
$53140
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Parking Lot Attendants
park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a car dealership or rental car facility. May collect fee.
$27910
No degree required
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Bridge and Lock Tenders
operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock operators, and slip bridge operators.
$49610
No degree required
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Ship Engineers
supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
$81110
Post-secondary certificate
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Motorboat Operators
operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
$53500
Post-secondary certificate
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Ship, Boat and Barge Mates
supervise or coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.
$89740
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Ship Pilots
command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, or sounds, or on rivers, lakes, or bays. Must be licensed by U.S. Coast Guard with limitations indicating class and tonnage of vessels for which license is valid and route and waters that may be piloted.
$89740
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Ship and Boat Captains
command vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters.
$89740
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Sailors and Marine Oilers
stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.
$55680
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Subway and Streetcar Operators
operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.
$65480
No degree required
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Rail Yard Engineers
drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
$55200
No degree required
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Railroad Brake and Switch Operators
operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
$55890
No degree required
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Locomotive Firers
monitor locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights-of-way, and train signals during run. Watch for and relay traffic signals from yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.
$55890
No degree required
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Locomotive Engineers
drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.
$70660
No degree required
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Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers.
$34360
No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Delivery Drivers
drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.
$41050
No degree required
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CDL Truck Drivers
drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers’ license. Includes tow truck drivers.
$48710
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Transit and Intercity Bus Drivers
drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
$48110
No degree required
Strong job growth
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School Bus Drivers
transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
$34360
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants
drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
$30700
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Airfield Operations Specialists
ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.
$58360
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
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Airline Pilots
pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
$186870
Bachelor’s degree
High job satisfaction
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Commercial Pilots
pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.
$110830
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Recycling Coordinators
supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.
$58300
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures. Includes loadmasters.
$59620
No degree required
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Recycling And Reclamation Workers
prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.
$35620
No degree required
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Chemical Equipment Operators And Tenders
operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.
$53330
No degree required
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.
$59600
Post-secondary certificate
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Biomass Plant Technicians
control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
$59600
No degree required
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Biofuels Processing Technicians
calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels and monitor production process. Perform, and keep records of, plant maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.
$59600
No degree required
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Gas Plant Operators
distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.
$73290
No degree required
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators And Gaugers
operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in storage tanks, or regulating the flow of oil into pipelines.
$77610
No degree required
High job satisfaction
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Water And Wastewater Treatment Plant And System Operators
operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
$51890
No degree required
High job satisfaction
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Chemical Plant And System Operators
control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
$65460
No degree required