Floor Covering Layer: Inside Jobs

Removes worn floor covering from floors of streetcars and lays new floor covering: Sets felt on floor and cuts it around obstructions to fit floor. Applies coat of liquid cement to floor with brush and replaces felt on floor. Sets covering on floor and cuts off correct lengths and shapes. Applies coat of cement to felt and sets floor covering over cemented felt. Tacks edges of covering. Patches linoleum floors in same manner. Heats asphalt with blow torch and applies asphalt to cracks or openings and smooths it to match level of floor, using trowel, to patch asphaltic floors.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.

High Achiever: You love the challenge of tackling difficult work.

How much does a Floor Covering Layer make?

Nationally: $21,000 – $64,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor

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