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4. Tradespeople Roles like plumbers, electricians, and carpenters remain vital both in the residential and commercial building industries. These jobs are expected to grow as automation struggles to replace skilled manual labor in these fields. What an Electrician Does: Workers install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. They ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. They may also install or service outside lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Compatible jobs for Army veterans: • AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer • Aircraft Electrician • Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer • Avionic Mechanic • Cavalry Scout • Combat Engineer • Construction Engineering Technician • Interior Electrician • Powerline Distribution Specialist (RC) • Tactical Power Generation Specialist Comparable Data: Annual Median Wages: $61,590 Employees in the Field: 779,800 Projected Openings per Year: 80,200 Projected Growth: 9% (Much faster than average) Education: Vocational certificate What a Plumber Does: In this industry, plumbers assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, waste, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. They also typically install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems including sprinkler systems.
Compatible jobs for Coast Guard veterans: • Damage Controlman • Machinery Technician • Marine Safety Specialist Engineer • Material Maintenance Specialty • Naval Engineering Specialty Comparable Data: Annual Median Wages: $61,550 Employees in the Field: 473,400 Projected Openings per Year: 43,300 Projected Growth: 6%-8% (Faster than average) Education: Vocational certificate
What a Carpenter Does: Workers construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. They may also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Compatible jobs for Navy veterans: • Advanced Builder • Builder • Construction man • Conversion NEC BU Builder Basic • Facilities Construction/Facilities Services Officer
• Facilities Engineering Officer • Hull Maintenance Technician • Maintenance Technician • Master Chief Construction man • Officer in Charge, Naval Construction Battalion Unit
Comparable Data: Annual Median Wages: $56,350 Employees in the Field: 923,100 Projected Openings per Year: 76,500 Projected Growth: 3%-5% (Average) Education: Vocational certificate
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