1. Electrical Power-Line Installers or Repairer
An electrical power-line installer and repairer, sometimes called an outdoor lineman or line worker, installs and maintains electrical systems. They often lay the wires and cables and distribute power through an electrical system.
These workers install and maintain the network of power lines that move electricity from a generating plant to a home or building. These professionals also perform any maintenance and repair the wires and cables throughout the life of the distribution system.
The Median pay for an electrical power-line Installer is $73,460 and the number of people that are employed nationwide is about hundred and fifteen thousand (115,000).
Expected job growth is 2%.
Training required: High school diploma, typically completion of an apprenticeship or other employer training program, which can last up to three years, and several years of on-the-job training. Some employers may also want certifications from associations such as BICSI or the Electrical Training Alliance.
2. Signal and Track Switch Repairer
Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.
These workers install and maintain the many electrical systems and signals that keep railroads operating.
The Median pay for this job is $73,890 and the number of people employed is six thousand six hundred (6,600).
Expected job growth through 2029: –1%
Training required: High school diploma and moderate-term on-the-job training.
3. Petroleum Pump System Operator, Refinery Operator, Gauger
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers run the equipment that processes and refines crude petroleum, and they start the process of distributing the fuel by testing it, and feeding it into pipelines.
In this role, you’ll operate and control petroleum refining or processing units. You will also monitor process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems.
Start pumps and open valves or use automated equipment to regulate the flow of oil in pipelines and into and out of tanks. Control or operate manifold and pumping systems to circulate liquids through a petroleum refinery.
The Median pay for the job is $74,180 and they employ over forty-one three hundred (41,300) people nationwide.
Expected job growth through 2029: 0%
Training required: High school diploma and moderate-term on-the-job training.
4. Gambling Manager
Gaming managers and supervisors direct and oversee gaming operations and staff. They circulate among the tables and slot machines to make sure everything runs smoothly. They explain house rules, ensure payouts are correct, and call security staff when needed.
These supervisors oversee the gaming operations and personnel inside a casino or other gaming establishment. They plan, direct and also coordinate all operations in the house.
The Median pay for the job is $74,970 and employs a number of five-thousand one hundred (5,100) people.
Expected job growth through 2029: 9%
Training required: High school diploma, several years of experience working in a casino or in a related hospitality occupation, and may need to be licensed by a state regulatory agency.
5. Transportation Inspector
A transportation inspector inspects goods and equipment associated with transporting people or cargo to ensure safety. They typically work for federal, state, and local governments or private companies.
There are a few different types of transportation inspectors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are aviation, freight and cargo, and transportation vehicle equipment and systems transportation inspectors.
They are also known as freight inspectors or rail inspectors, these workers examine equipment or goods to ensure the safe transport of cargo or people.
The median pay is $75,820 and they employ a total of thirty-thousand two hundred (30,200) people nationwide.
Expected job growth through 2029: 2%
Training required: High school diploma and moderate-term on-the-job training.
6. Postmaster, Mail Superintendent
These managers oversee the services of a U.S. post office branch. They Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.
Responsibilities of a postmaster typically include management of a centralized mail distribution facility, establishment of letter carrier routes, supervision of letter carriers and clerks, and enforcement of the organization’s rules and procedures.
The median pay is $76,900 and the number of people employed nationwide is thirteen-thousand four hundred (13,400) people.
Expected job growth through 2029: -22%
Training required: High school diploma, few years work experience in a related occupation, and moderate-term on-the-job training.
7. Power Plant Operator
Power plant operators control, operate, and maintain machinery to generate electricity. They use control boards to distribute power among generators and regulate the output of several generators.
Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers must be careful, attentive, and persistent. They must be able to concentrate on a task, such as monitoring the temperature of reactors over a certain length of time, without being distracted.
You must be able to know how to work with machines and use tools. They must be familiar with how to operate, repair, and maintain equipment. That is to say they must find and quickly solve problems that arise with equipment or controls.
The median pay for the job is $81,990 and number of thirty-five thousand three hundred (35,300) people are being employed nationwide.
Expected job growth through 2029: –15%
Training required: at least a high school diploma, long-term on-the-job training, and, depending on the situation, may also need to be licensed as engineers or firefighters by state licensing boards or certified through the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s System Operator Certification Program.
8. Detective, Criminal Investigator
Detectives and criminal investigators, or agents, conduct interviews, observe the activities of suspects, and participate in raids and arrests. Detectives often wear plain clothes.
These police officers specialize in gathering facts and collecting evidence of possible crimes, typically to solve serious criminal cases, such assaults, robberies, fraud and homicides. They also conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Detectives must be ready to listen to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
The median pay for a detective job is $83,170 and, they employ one-hundred and thirteen thousand five hundred (113,500) people nationwide.
Expected job growth through 2029: 1%
Training required: At least a high school diploma, typically attendance of a training academy to become an officer, and previous work experience in law enforcement.
9. Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer
These people assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters. They install and fix elevators, escalators, moving walkways and other lifts.
After an elevator is installed, workers must regularly maintain and service it to keep the elevator working properly. They generally perform preventive maintenance, such as oiling and greasing moving parts, replacing worn parts, and adjusting equipment for optimal performance.
They also troubleshoot and may be called to perform emergency repairs. Workers who specialize in elevator maintenance typically service many of the same elevators on multiple occasions over time.
The median pay is $84,990 and they employ a number of twenty-eight thousand nine hundred people nationwide.
Expected job growth through 2029: 7%
Training required: High school diploma, typically a four-year apprenticeship program sponsored by a union, industry association or employer with technical instruction and on-the-job training, as well as, in most states, a license to operate. Some employers may also mandate certain certifications, such as:
Certified Elevator Technicians (CET) or Certified Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technicians (CAT) through the National Association of Elevator Contractors or Qualified Elevator Inspectors (QEI) through the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International.
10. Transportation, Storage and Distribution Manager
Also known as logistics managers, these workers plan and direct transportation and storage activities according to a company’s policies and government regulations. They ensure that their organization’s stock is maintained and moves efficiently.
They are responsible for safely organizing, efficiently storing, and diligently distributing goods to make sure orders are fulfilled attentively and accurately.
The most common important skills required by employers are Continual Improvement Process, Collaboration, Distribution Center, Auto Delivery, Warehousing, Compliance and Detail Oriented.
The median pay for a distribution manager is $94,560 and they employ one-hundred and thirty nine thousand four hundred (139,400) people nationwide for the position.
Expected job growth through 2029: 4%
Training required: at least a high school diploma and five or more years work experience in a related occupation.