Tire Repairers and Changers
Repair and replace tires.
Sample of reported job titles:
Alignment Technician, Lube Technician, Service Technician, Tire Buster, Tire Changer, Tire Installer, Tire Repairer, Tire Shop Mechanic, Tire Technician
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Tasks
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Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
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Remount wheels onto vehicles.
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Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
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Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
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Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
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Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
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Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
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Reassemble tires onto wheels.
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Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools.
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Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
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Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
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Glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings, using rubber cement.
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Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.
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Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools.
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Clean and tidy up the shop.
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Buff defective areas of inner tubes, using scrapers.
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Order replacements for tires or tubes.
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Separate tubed tires from wheels, using rubber mallets and metal bars or mechanical tire changers.
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Inflate inner tubes and immerse them in water to locate leaks.
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Clean sides of whitewall tires.
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Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding, or sandblasting.
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Apply rubber cement to buffed tire casings prior to vulcanization process.
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Patch tubes with adhesive rubber patches or seal rubber patches to tubes, using hot vulcanizing plates.
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Drive automobile or service trucks to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
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Technology Skills
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Data base user interface and query software — Recordkeeping software
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Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
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Project management software — Project estimation software
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Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
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Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technologies are requirements most frequently included across all employer job postings.
In Demand skills are frequently included in employer job postings for this occupation.
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Work Activities
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Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
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Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
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Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
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Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
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Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
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Detailed Work Activities
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Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
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Install vehicle parts or accessories.
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Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
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Remove parts or components from vehicles.
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Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
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Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
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Reassemble equipment after repair.
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Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
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Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
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Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
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Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
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Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
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Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
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Work Context
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Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 89% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Spend Time Standing — 83% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 89% responded “Every day.”
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Face-to-Face Discussions — 73% responded “Every day.”
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Contact With Others — 74% responded “Constant contact with others.”
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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 64% responded “Extremely important.”
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Work With Work Group or Team — 64% responded “Extremely important.”
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Exposed to Contaminants — 75% responded “Every day.”
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Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 65% responded “Every day.”
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Deal With External Customers — 48% responded “Extremely important.”
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Time Pressure — 77% responded “Every day.”
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Frequency of Decision Making — 69% responded “Every day.”
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Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 56% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Duration of Typical Work Week — 66% responded “More than 40 hours.”
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Freedom to Make Decisions — 41% responded “A lot of freedom.”
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Spend Time Walking and Running — 51% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Telephone — 60% responded “Every day.”
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Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 41% responded “Very important results.”
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Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 55% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 67% responded “Every day.”
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Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — 52% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
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Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 57% responded “Every day.”
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Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 42% responded “Very high responsibility.”
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Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 64% responded “Every day.”
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Coordinate or Lead Others — 44% responded “Extremely important.”
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In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 59% responded “Every day.”
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Consequence of Error — 48% responded “Extremely serious.”
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Structured versus Unstructured Work — 32% responded “A lot of freedom.”
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Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 43% responded “Very high responsibility.”
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Physical Proximity — 33% responded “Slightly close (e.g., shared office).”
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Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — 39% responded “Every day.”
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Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 43% responded “Extremely important.”
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Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 36% responded “Every day.”
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Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 48% responded “Every day.”
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Frequency of Conflict Situations — 28% responded “Every day.”
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Level of Competition — 37% responded “Extremely competitive.”
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Job Zone
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- Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
- Related Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Job Zone Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- SVP Range
- (4.0 to < 6.0)
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Training & Credentials
- State training
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- Local training
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- Certifications
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Skills
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Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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Knowledge
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Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
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Abilities
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Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Interests
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Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Values
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Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
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Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
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Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
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Work Styles
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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
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Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
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Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
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Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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Wages & Employment Trends
- Median wages (2023)
- $17.21 hourly, $35,790 annual
- State wages
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- Local wages
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- Employment (2023)
- 107,600 employees
- Projected growth (2023-2033)
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Average (3% to 5%)
- Projected job openings (2023-2033)
- 14,500
- State trends
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- Top industries (2023)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data
external site and 2023-2033 employment projections
external site.
“Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Openings on the Web
- State job openings
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- Local job openings
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