Crane Operator
Operate massive cranes that move heavy material with dexterity.
Tends machine that threshes and bales broomcorn straw: Cuts string or rubber band binding from sheaves of broomcorn straw, using knife, and feeds straw into threshing machine to remove seeds. Off bears straw from discharge end of threshing machine and drops straw into bucket to align straw. Hands bucket of aligned broomcorn straws to PRESS FEEDER, BROOMCORN who places straws in compression chamber of hydraulic press. Closes compression chamber and starts hydraulic press to compress broomcorn straws into bale. Ties wire around bale and pushes bale from chamber.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Nationally: $17,000 – $38,000
Main education level: High School
source: US Dept of Labor