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Install and maintain communication electrical systems
ConstructionApply and finish stucco on building exteriors
ConstructionApply plaster finishes to walls and ceilings
TechnicalService and repair heavy vehicles and mobile equipment
TechnicalOperate and maintain high pressure industrial systems
TechnicalInstall, maintain, and repair oil burning systems
TechnicalCoordinate and facilitate maintenance operations
TechnicalMaintain and calibrate precision instrumentation systems
TechnicalSupport petroleum engineering operations and field testing
TechnicalManage load planning and distribution operations
Skilled TradesInstall and maintain electrical systems and wiring
Skilled TradesInstall and repair plumbing systems and fixtures
Skilled TradesInstall and service heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
Skilled TradesJoin metal parts using various welding techniques
ConstructionBuild and repair building frameworks and structures
ManufacturingOperate machine tools to create precision metal parts
ManufacturingOperate computer-controlled machining equipment
TechnicalDiagnose and repair automotive systems and components
TechnicalRepair and maintain diesel engines and vehicles
Skilled TradesMaintain electrical systems in industrial facilities
Skilled TradesInstall and maintain high-pressure piping systems
Skilled TradesFabricate and install sheet metal products
ConstructionInstall structural steel and iron in construction
ConstructionInstall and repair roofing systems
ConstructionInstall ceramic, marble, and stone tiles
Skilled TradesApply paint and finishes to surfaces
ConstructionInstall drywall panels in buildings
Skilled TradesInstall and repair locks and security systems
Skilled TradesInstall glass in windows, doors, and building facades
TechnicalInstall and maintain industrial machinery