Underwater Welder
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Construction and Repair
If you want to point to something and say, “I built that,” this is the field for you. In these careers, you work with your hands to create the physical objects and structures that define our lives.
Construction and repair jobs are the backbone of our society: You take raw material, and turn it into usable forms. You are the craftsmen and the builders who construct the objects society needs and loves. This is hard, honest work that leaves no doubt at the end of the day that you earned your money.
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Lighting Technician
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Construction Flagger
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Prop Maker
A Prop Maker creates and modifies objects that a film set needs for production. Prop Makers work underneath a Prop Master, the head...
Low Voltage Technician
High voltage may be popular in rock-and-roll, but in your line of work, it’s low voltage that keeps you going. As a Low Voltage...
Marine Carpenter
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Elevator Technician
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Oil Rig Mechanic
The world runs on energy, and oil is one of the most vital forms of it. As an Oil Rig Mechanic, you’re responsible for the maintenance...
Heavy Equipment Operator
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Electrical Lineman
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Oil Rig Worker
Life as an Oil Rig Worker is not easy. It’s dirty, physical work that exposes you to the elements of wind, weather, and water...
Snow Plow Driver
If you love the snow and driving big rigs, the job of a Snow Plow Driver is the one for you. As a Snow Plow Driver, you operate...
Aircraft Fueler
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Gaffer
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Ski Lift Mechanic
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Sidewalk Inspector
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Browse all Construction and Repair jobs »Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Helicopter Mechanic
- Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic
- Experimental Aircraft Mechanic
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Apprentice
- Rocket Engine Component Mechanic
- Aircraft Body Repairer
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Flight Mechanic
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- Auto Body Painter
- Auto Body Technician
- Fiberglass Auto-Body Repairer
- Automobile Body Customizer
- Service Mechanic
- Truck Body Builder
- Metal Worker
- Automotive Body Repairer
Automotive Master Mechanics
- Transmission Specialist
- Diesel Mechanic
- Racing Mechanic
- Car Mechanic
- Ambulance Mechanic
- Automotive Master Mechanic
- Car Restorer
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Aircraft Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Carburetor Mechanic
- Automotive Cooling System Diagnostic Technician
- Front End Mechanic
- Tune-Up Mechanic
- Vehicle Fuel Systems Converter
- Spring Floor Service Worker
- Wheelwright
Automotive Specialty Technicians
- Wheel Alignment Technician
- Transmission Technician
- NASCAR Pit Crew Person
- Brake Technician
- Alignment Specialist
Avionics Technicians
- Aviation Electrician
- Avionics Technician
- Aviation Electronics Technician
- Avionics Installation Technician
- Electrical and Radio Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Electrician
- In Flight Refueling System Repairer
Boilermakers
- Boilermaker
- Boiler Mechanic
- Boilermaker II
- Boilerhouse Mechanic
- Boilermaker Fitter
- Boilermaker I
- Boilermaker Apprentice
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
- Firebrick and Refractory Tile Bricklayer
- Bricklayer
- Acid Tank Liner
- Kiln Car Repairer
- Hot Top Liner
- Mason
- Chimney Repairer
- Kiln Door Builder
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Marine Engine Mechanic
- Garbage Truck Mechanic
- Oil Field Equipment Mechanic
- Truck Service Technician
- Locomotive Mechanic
- Industrial Truck Mechanic
- Marine Engine Machinist Apprentice
- Engine Maintenance Mechanic
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
- Digital Camera Repair Technician
- Motion-Picture Equipment Machinist
- Computerized-Photofinishing Equipment Service Technician
- Camera Repairer
- Aircraft Photographic Equipment Mechanic
Carpenters
- Marine Carpenter
- Finish Carpenter
- Carpenter
- Wood Boatbuilder
- Prototype Carpenter
- Shipwright Apprentice
- Casket Assembler
- Window Repairer
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
- Vending Machine Technician
- Coin-Machine-Service Repairer
- Ticket-Dispenser Changer
- Parking Meter Servicer
- Pin Game Machine Inspector
- Register Repairer
- Fare Register Repairer
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
- PC Technician
- Typewriter Repairer
- Assembly Technician
- Typewriter Aligner
- Statistical Machine Servicer
- Cash Register Servicer
- Mail Processing Equipment Mechanic
- ATM Servicer
Construction and Building Inspectors
- Sidewalk Inspector
- Weatherization Inspector
- Home Inspector
- Amusement Ride Inspector
- Building Surveyor
- Street Openings Inspector
- Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Plan Checker
Construction and Related Workers, All Other
- Concrete Fence Builder
- Steeple Jack
- Ornamental Iron Worker
- Tele-Grout Sewer-Line Repairer
- Pipe Wrapping Machine Operator
- Pipe Cleaning and Priming Machine Operator
- Hydraulic-Jack Adjuster
- Sign Erector I
Construction Laborers
- Hod Carrier
- Sand Blaster
- Asbestos Removal Worker
- Construction Laborer
- Venetian Blind Installer
- Jackhammer Operator
- Grade Checker
- Awning Maker and Installer
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Control Valve Technician
- Water Meter Installer
- Gas Meter Prover
- Gas-Meter Mechanic I
- Electric Meter Installer
- Water Regulator and Valve Repairer
- Gas-Meter Mechanic II
- Thermostat Repairer
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
- Rock-Drill Operator
- Well Drill Operator
- Horizontal Earth Boring Machine Operator
- Core Drill Operator
- Foundation Drill Operator
- Earth Driller
- Earth Boring Machine Operator
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Probe Test Card Semiconductor Wafers Repairer
- Field Service Engineer
- Maintenance Technician
- Radioactivity Instrument Maintenance Technician
- Meteorological Equipment Repairer
- Electronics Mechanic
- Printed Circuit Board Reworker
- Electronics-Mechanic Apprentice
Electricians
- Gaffer
- Marine Electrician
- Electrician
- Airport Electrician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Construction and Maintenance Electrician
- Street-Light Servicer
- Street-Light Repairer
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Electric Motor Mechanic
- Electric-Motor Repairer
- Tool Maintenance Worker
- Electrical Contacts Adjuster
- Switchgear Repairer
- Power Transformer Repairer
- Window Unit Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer
- Transformer Repairer
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Television Repair Technician
- Satellite Installer
- Electronic Organ Technician
- Tape Recorder Repairer
- Television and Radio Repairer
- Television Installer
- Electric Organ Inspector and Repairer
- Audio-Video Repairer
Elevator Installers and Repairers
- Elevator Technician
- Elevator Repairer
- Elevator Constructor
- Elevator Repairer Apprentice
- Elevator Examiner and Adjuster
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
- Explosive Expert
- Seismograph Shooter
- Blaster
- Sample Taker Operator
- Shooter
- Tier and Detonator
- Oil Well Perforator Operator
- Powder Loader
Farm Equipment Mechanics
- Tractor Mechanic
- Farm Mechanic
- Sprinkler Irrigation Equipment Mechanic
- Milking System Installer
- Dairy Equipment Repairer
- Assembly Repairer
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Construction Foreman
- Structural-Steel Erection Supervisor
- Fire Boss
- Construction Supervisor
- Weatherization Supervisor
- Pipe Fitter Supervisor
- Billposting Supervisor
- Assistant Construction Superintendent
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Apartment Maintenance Supervisor
- Merchandise Supervisor
- Electrical Supervisor
- Substation Electrician Supervisor
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Water Softener Service Supervisor
- Signal Supervisor
- Supervisor, Rigger
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- Nuclear Inspector
- Nuclear Decommissioning Operative
- Waste Disposal Attendant
- Irradiated Fuel Handler
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Heating and Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer
- Solar-Energy-System Installer
- Oil Burner Servicer and Installer
- Air and Hydronic Balancing Technician
- Hot Air Furnace Installer-and-Repairer
- Refrigeration Unit Repairer
- Evaporative Cooler Installer
- Furnace Installer
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
- Mason Tender
- Firebrick and Refractory Tile Bricklayer Helper
- Marble Finisher
- Tile Finisher
- Hot-Top-Liner Helper
- Patcher Helper
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
- Construction Flagger
- Core-Drill Operator Helper
- Surveyor Helper
- Horizontal Earth Boring Machine Operator Helper
- Carpet Layer Helper
- Sounder
- Diver Helper
- Awning Hanger Helper
Helpers--Electricians
- Electrical Apprentice
- Tower Erector Helper
- Electrician Helper
- Protective Signal Repairer Helper
- Electrical Helper
- Protective Signal Installer Helper
- Automotive Electrician Helper
Helpers--Extraction Workers
- Driller Helper
- Seismic Prospecting Observer Helper
- Rotary Driller Helper
- Blaster Helper
- Shaft Mechanic
- Shale Planer Operator Helper
- Tailer
- Pneumatic Jack Operator
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
- Lighting Technician
- Pressure Washer
- Window Unit Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer Helper
- Rigger Helper
- Repair Armature-Winder Helper
- Signal Maintainer Helper
- Diesel Mechanic Helper
- Powerhouse Mechanic Helper
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
- Oil Rig Mechanic
- Nuclear Maintenance Technician
- Gunsmith
- Blacksmith
- Pressure Sealer and Tester
- Shop Estimator
- Smoking Pipe Repairer
- Pipe Stem Repairer
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
- Insulation Installer
- Refrigeration Plant Cork Insulator
- Insulation Power Unit Tender
- Blower Insulator
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- Pipe Insulator
- Mechanical Insulator
- Pipe Coverer and Insulator
- Insulation Worker Apprentice
- Insulation Worker
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
- Safe and Vault Technician
- Locksmith Apprentice
- Locksmith
- Safe and Vault Service Mechanic
- Certified Master Safecracker
- Forensic Locksmith
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Airport Attendant
- Field Service Mechanic
- Building Maintenance Mechanic
- General Handyman
- Mobile Home Lot Utility Worker
- Fire Fighting Equipment Specialist
- Mechanical Test Technician
- Marine Services Technician
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
- Aircraft Fueler
- Automatic Pinsetter Mechanic
- Texturing Machine Fixer
- Stripping Shovel Oiler
- Semiconductor Processing Equipment Production Technician
- Spindle Repairer
- Warp Tension Tester
- Loading Shovel Oiler
Medical Equipment Repairers
- Biomedical Equipment Technician
- Electromedical Equipment Repairer
- Radiological Equipment Specialist
- Dental Equipment Installer and Servicer
- Medical Equipment Technician
Millwrights
- Field Service Technician
- Millwright
- Automated Equipment Engineer-Technician
- Millwright Apprentice
- Machinery Erector
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
- Shale Planer Operator
- Shale Miner
- Machine Driller
- Channeling Machine Runner
- Flame Channeler
- Long Wall Mining Machine Tender
- Long Wall Shear Operator
- Drilling Machine Operator
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Ski Lift Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Construction Equipment Mechanic
- Endless Track Vehicle Mechanic
- Logging Equipment Mechanic
Motorboat Mechanics
- Motorboat Mechanic
- Outboard Motor Tester
- Marine Mechanic
- Outboard Motor Mechanic
- Outboard Motors Experimental Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanics
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Scooter Mechanic
- Custom Bike Builder
- Frame Straightener
- Motorcycle Technician
- Motorcycle Repairer
- Motorcycle Subassembly Repairer
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
- Wind-Instrument Repairer
- Piano Tuner
- Organ Pipe Voicer
- Pipe Organ Tuner and Repairer
- Violin Repairer
- Tone Regulator
- Accordion Tuner
- Instrument Repairer and Tuner
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Motor Grader Operator
- Drill Rig Operator
- Excavator Operator
- Landfill Operator
- Bulldozer Operator
- Scraper Operator
- Form Grader Operator
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Service Engine Repairer
- Magneto Repairer
- Power Saw Mechanic
- Gas Engine Repairer
- Production Engine Repairer
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
- Industrial Painter
- Shipyard Painter
- Stage Settings Painter
- Standby Painter
- Shipyard Painter Apprentice
- House Painter
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
- Tamping-Machine Operator
- Asphalt Paving Machine Operator
- Concrete Paving Machine Operator
- Curb Machine Operator
- Road Mixer Operator
- Stone Spreader Operator
- Road Roller Operator
- Road Oiling Truck Driver
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Coppersmith
- Water Softener Servicer and Installer
- Diesel Engine Pipe Fitter II
- Industrial Gas Fitter
- Steam Service Inspector
- Pipe Fitter Apprentice
- Gas Main Fitter
- Coppersmith Apprentice
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
- Kiln Technician
- Clay Structure Builder and Servicer
- Stopper Maker
- Ladle Liner
- Plastic Block Boiler Reliner
- Bondactor Machine Operator
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
- Low Voltage Technician
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
- Security Technician
- Protective Signal Repairer
- Protective Signal Installer
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining
- Oil Well Fishing-Tool Technician
- Wireline Operator
- Oil Well Service Operator
- Oil Well Service-Unit Operator
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
- Structural Steel Fitter
- Structural Ironworker
- Ironworker
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker
- Structural Steel Worker Apprentice
- Tank Setter
- Ornamental Ironworker
- Metal Building Assembler
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Satellite Communications Antenna Installer
- Telecommunications Technician
- Central-Office Installer
- Submarine Cable Equipment Technician
- Telephone Maintenance Mechanic
- Station Installer-and-Repairer
- Telegraph Plant Maintainer
- Public Address Servicer
Tile and Marble Setters
- Tile Setter Apprentice
- Acoustical Carpenter
- Tile Conduit Layer
- Surface Fabricator
- Tile Setter
- Mosaic Worker