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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics $22.75 Associate's degree 5%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

Light Truck Drivers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $18.69 High school diploma or equivalent 11%  projected growth 600  annual job openings

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.

Lighting Technicians

Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications $20.55 Postsecondary nondegree award 20%  projected growth 20  annual job openings

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Finance $20.92 High school diploma or equivalent 5%  projected growth 140  annual job openings

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

Loan Officers

Finance $37.13 Bachelor's degree 10%  projected growth 250  annual job openings

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Locomotive Engineers

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $34.23 High school diploma or equivalent 15%  projected growth 100  annual job openings

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.

Lodging Managers

Hospitality & Tourism $22.74 High school diploma or equivalent 25%  projected growth 30  annual job openings

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Logisticians

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics $35.89 Bachelor's degree 35%  projected growth 110  annual job openings

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Manufacturing $19.85 No formal educational credential 9%  projected growth 50  annual job openings

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

Machinists

Manufacturing $23.55 High school diploma or equivalent 13%  projected growth 460  annual job openings

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.