10 Best-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs Of 2014
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siliconindia | Thursday, 25 September 2014, 17:29 IST
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Annual Salary: $61,110
The manual drill operations are being fast replaced by machines. But still there are few things which has to be done by humans, and that is where these professionals come into picture.
A rotary drill operator sets up or operates a variety of drills to remove petroleum products from the earth and to remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration. These individuals often work in remote locations and around heavy machinery, so they must follow precautions.
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Annual Salary: $58,030
a railroad conductor works aboard the train and coordinates the daily activities of train crews. While the yardmasters review train schedules, switching orders and coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains and yard switching.
While a good deal of the work is conducted on the train that is not all inclusive. A railroad conductor will need to be able to work in all types of weather, and is highly rewarding due to its scale of work. A railroad conductors and yardmasters typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training.
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