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| Janitors and Cleaners,
Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners keep buildings in clean and orderly
condition. |
| Perform heavy cleaning
duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass,
and removing |
| rubbish. Duties may
include tending furnace and boiler, performing routine maintenance
activities, notifying |
| management of need for
repairs, and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk. |
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Police, Fire, and Ambulanance coordinate deliveries, service |
| calls, and related
activities for a variety of firms. Truck dispatchers, who work for local
and long-distance |
| trucking companies,
coordinate the movement of trucks and freight between cities. They direct
the pickup and |
| delivery activities of
drivers, receive customersÆ requests for the pickup and delivery of
freight, consolidate |
| freight orders into
truckloads for specific destinations, assign drivers and trucks, and draw
up routes and pickup |
| and delivery schedules.
Bus dispatchers make sure that local and long-distance buses stay on
schedule. They handle |
| all problems that may
disrupt service, and they dispatch other buses or arrange for repairs in
order to restore |
| service and schedules.
Train dispatchers ensure the timely and efficient movement of trains
according to orders and |
| schedules. They must be
aware of track switch positions, track maintenance areas, and the location
of other trains |
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Taxicab dispatchers, or starters, dispatch taxis in response to requests
for service and keep |
| logs on all road
service calls. Tow-truck dispatchers take calls for emergency road
service. They relay the nature |
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nearby service station or a tow-truck service and see to it that the road
service is completed. |
| Gas and water service
dispatchers monitor gaslines and water mains and send out service trucks
and crews to take |
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emergencies. |
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| Embalmers prepare
bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements. |
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| Funeral Attendants
perform variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor
or chapel prior to |
| service; arranging
floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners;
closing casket; and |
| issuing and storing
funeral equipment. |
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arrange the details and handle the logistics of funerals.
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| interview the family to
learn what family members desire with regard to the nature of the funeral,
the clergy |
| members or other
persons who will officiate, and the final disposition of the remains.
Together with the family, |
| funeral directors
establish the location, dates, and times of wakes, memorial services, and
burials. They arrange |
| for a hearse to carry
the body to the funeral home or mortuary. Most funeral directors also are
trained, licensed, |
| and practicing
embalmers. Embalming is a sanitary, cosmetic, and preservative process
through which the body is |
| prepared for interment.
If more than 24 hours elapses between death and interment, State laws
usually require that |
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refrigerated or embalmed. |
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| Tree Trimmers and
Pruners cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain
right-of-way for roads, |
| sidewalks, or
utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or
treat trees or shrubs using |
| handsaws, pruning
hooks, sheers, and clippers. May use truck-mounted lifts and power
pruners. May fill cavities in |
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healing and prevent deterioration. |
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| Postal service mail
carriers deliver mail, once it has been processed and sorted. Although
carriers are classified |
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either city or rural duties of city and rural carriers are similar. Most
travel established |
| routes, delivering and
collecting mail. Mail carriers start work at the post office early in the
morning, when they |
| arrange the mail in
delivery sequence. Automated equipment has reduced the time that carriers
need to sort the |
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spend more time delivering it. |
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also known as window clerks, sell stamps, money orders, postal stationary,
and mailing |
| envelopes and boxes.
They also weigh packages to determine postage and check that packages are
in satisfactory |
| condition for mailing.
These clerks register, certify, and insure mail and answer questions about
postage rates, |
| post office boxes,
mailing restrictions, and other postal matters. Window clerks also help
customers file claims |
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packages. |
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sorters, processors, and processing machine operators prepare incoming and
outgoing mail for |
| distribution. These
workers are commonly referred to as mail handlers, distribution clerks,
mail processors, or |
| mail processing clerks.
They load and unload postal trucks and move mail around a mail processing
center with |
| forklifts, small
electric tractors, or hand-pushed carts. They also load and operate mail
processing, sorting, and |
| canceling
machinery. |
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| Camera and photographic
equipment repairers work through a series of steps in fixing a camera. The
first step is |
| determining whether a
repair should be attempted, because many inexpensive cameras cost more to
repair than to |
| replace. Of the
problems for which repair seems worthwhile, the most complicated or
expensive are referred back to |
| the manufacturer. If
the repairers decide to proceed with the job themselves, they diagnose the
problem, often by |
| disassembling numerous
small parts in order to reach the source. They then make needed
adjustments or replace a |
| defective part. Many
problems are caused by the electronic circuits used in many cameras, which
require an |
| understanding of
electronics. |
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| Computer repairers,
also known as computer service technicians or data-processing equipment
repairers, service |
| mainframe, server, and
personal computers; printers; and disc drives. These workers perform
primarily hands-on |
| repair, maintenance,
and installation of computers and related equipment. Workers who provide
technical assistance, |
| in person or by
telephone, to computer system users are known as computer support
specialists or computer support |
| technicians. Automated
teller machines (ATMs) allow customers to carry out bank transactions
without the assistance |
| of a teller. ATMs now
provide a growing variety of other services, including stamp, phone card,
and ticket sales. |
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machine servicers repair and service these machines. Office machine and
cash register servicers |
| work on photocopiers,
cash registers, mail-processing equipment, and fax machines. Newer models
of office machinery |
| increasingly include
computerized components that allow them to function more effectively than
earlier models. |
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| Home appliance
repairers, often called service technicians, keep home
appliances |
| working and help
prevent unwanted breakdowns. Some repairers work specifically on small
appliances such as |
| microwaves and vacuum
cleaners; others specialize in major appliances such as refrigerators,
dishwashers, washers, |
| and dryers. After
identifying problems, home appliance repairers replace or repair defective
belts, motors, heating |
| elements, switches,
gears, or other items. They tighten, align, clean, and lubricate parts as
necessary. Repairers |
| use common handtools,
including screwdrivers, wrenches, files, and pliers, as well as soldering
guns and special |
| tools designed for
particular appliances. |
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Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairer repair, adjust, or install
audio or television |
| receivers, stereo
systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment
equipment. |
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| Security and Fire Alarm
Systems Installers install, program, maintain, and repair security and
fire alarm wiring |
| and equipment. Ensure
that work is in accordance with relevant codes. |
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| Amusement and
Recreation Attendants perform variety of attending duties at amusement or
recreation facility. May |
| schedule use of
recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of
sporting events or |
| recreational pursuits,
or operate amusement concessions and rides. |
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| Nonfarm Animal
Caretakers feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise
care |
| for pets and other
nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo
animals, and mice. Work in |
| settings such as
kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records
of feedings, treatments, |
| and animals received or
discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Excludes |
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and Laboratory Animal Caretakers. |
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| Athletic Trainers
evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid
injury, or maintain |
| peak physical fitness.
Athletic trainers monitor small injuries that may impact the performance
or health of an |
| athlete. For
protection, they tape, wrap, or brace ankles, fingers, or other parts of
the body before games and |
| practices. After
workouts, athletic trainers massage athletes' limbs to relieve soreness
and strains. When an |
| athlete gets hurt,
athletic trainers help determine how serious the injury is. They provide
emergency first aid and |
| may go with the athlete
to the hospital. Athletic trainers confer with doctors and physical
therapists to set up a |
| therapy routine. They
also work with the athlete, coach, and family to decide when the player
can safely return to |
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| Barbers provide
barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling
hair, trimming beards, or |
| giving
shaves. |
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repair and service bicycles. |
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| Bridge and Lock Tenders
operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine
passage on inland |
| waterways, near shores,
and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations.
Includes |
| drawbridge operators,
lock tenders and operators, and slip bridge operators. |
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| Childcare workers In a
home setting, they are known as family childcare providers. Some parents
hire private |
| household workers, such
as nannies, to care for their children in their own home. Regardless of
the setting, these |
| workers feed, diaper,
comfort, and play with infants. When dealing with older preschoolers, they
attend to the |
| childrenÆs basic needs
and organize activities that stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual,
and social |
| development. Many
States also mandate training for child care/day care staff members, such
as health and first |
| aid, fire safety, and
child abuse detection and prevention. In nearly all States, licensing
regulations require |
| criminal record checks
for all child daycare staff. |
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| Clergy conduct
religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with
beliefs and practices of |
| religious faith or
denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to
members. |
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Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers install, service, adjust, or
repair coin, vending, or |
| amusement machines
including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot
machines. |
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| Tailors, Dressmakers,
and Custom Sewers Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments. Shop and
Alteration |
| Tailors make tailored
garments from existing patterns. Alter, repair, or fit made-to-measure or
ready-to-wear |
| garments. Custom
Tailors design/make tailored garments, applying knowledge of garment
design, construction, |
| styling, and
fabrics. |
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| Directors, Religious
Activities and Education direct and coordinate activities of a
denominational group to meet |
| religious needs of
students. Plan, direct, or coordinate church school programs designed to
promote religious |
| education among church
membership. May provide counseling and guidance relative to marital,
health, financial, and |
| religious
problems. |
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| Eligibility
Interviewers, Government Programs determine eligibility of persons
applying to receive assistance from |
| government programs and
agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security,
and public |
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| Etchers and Engravers
engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials for identification
or decorative |
| purposes. Includes such
workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk
screen etchers. This |
| consolidated benchmark
includes Precision Etchers and Engravers, Hand or Machine,
Engravers/Carvers, Etchers, |
| Pantograph Engravers,
Etchers, Hand and Engravers, Hand. |
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| Fabric Menders, Except
Garment repair tears, holes, and other defects in fabrics, such as
draperies, linens, |
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tents. |
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and Aerobics Instructors instruct or coach groups or individuals in
exercise activities and the |
| fundamentals of
sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe
participants and inform them |
| of corrective
measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold
teaching degrees should be |
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appropriate teaching category. Excludes Athletic
Trainers. |
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| Floor sanders and
finishers scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using
floor-sanding machines. They |
| then inspect the
floor for smoothness and remove excess glue from joints using a
knife or wood chisel and may sand |
| wood surfaces by
hand, using sandpaper. Finally, they apply coats of
finish. |
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Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists provide beauty services, such as
shampooing, cutting, coloring, and |
| styling hair, and
massaging and treating scalp. May also apply makeup, dress wigs,
perform hair removal, and |
| provide nail and
skin care services. |
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| Housekeeping
supervisors coordinate, schedule, and supervise the activities of
janitors and cleaners. They assign |
| tasks and inspect
building areas to see that work has been done properly, issue
supplies and equipment, and |
| inventory stocks
to ensure that an adequate amount of supplies is present. They also
screen and hire job |
| applicants, train
new and experienced employees, and recommend promotions, transfers,
or dismissals. Supervisors |
| may prepare
reports concerning the occupancy of rooms, hours worked, and
department expenses. Some also perform |
| cleaning
duties. |
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translators are often discussed together because they share some
common traits. For example, both |
| need a special
ability, known as language combination. This enables them to be
fluent in at least two languagesùa |
| native, or
active, language and a secondary, or passive, language. Their active
language is the one they know best |
| and into which
they interpret or translate, and their passive language is one of
which they have nearly perfect |
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Dry-Cleaning Workers operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning
machines to wash or dry-clean industrial |
| or household
articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets,
draperies, fine linens, rugs, and |
| carpets. Include
spotters and dyers of these articles. |
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safe repairers repair and open locks; make keys; change locks
and |
| safe
combinations; and install and repair locks. |
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Pedicurists clean and shape customers' fingernails and
toenails. |
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decorate nails. |
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| Motion Picture
Projectionists set up and operate motion picture projection and
related sound reproduction |
| equipment. |
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Instrument Repairers and Tuners repair percussion, stringed, reed,
or wind instruments. May specialize in |
| one area, such as
piano tuning. Excludes Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment
Installers and Repairers who |
| repair electrical
and electronic musical instruments. |
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| Parking Lot
Attendants park automobiles or issue tickets for customers in a
parking lot or garage. May collect fee. |
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reported job titles include Valet Attendant, Parking Attendant,
Parking Lot Attendant, Parking Cashier, |
| Bellman, Front
Services Agent, Guest Services Agent and Parking Ramp
Attendant. |
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| Pest Control
Workers spray or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set
traps to kill pests and vermin, |
| such as mice,
termites, and roaches, that infest buildings and surrounding
areas. |
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Delicate Fabrics press dry-cleaned and wet-cleaned silk and
synthetic fiber garments by hand or machine, |
| applying
knowledge of fabrics and heat to produce high quality finish. Finish
pleated or fancy garments, normally |
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| Radio operators
mainly receive and transmit communications using a variety of tools.
They also are responsible for |
| repairing
equipment, using such devices as electronic testing equipment,
handtools, and power tools. One of their |
| major duties is
to help to maintain communication systems in good
condition. |
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| Recreation
workers hold a variety of positions at different levels of
responsibility. Recreation leaders, who are |
| responsible for a
recreation programÆs daily operation, primarily organize and direct
participants. They may lead |
| and give
instruction in dance, drama, crafts, games, and sports; schedule use
of facilities; keep records of |
| equipment use;
and ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used
properly. Workers who provide |
| instruction and
coach groups in specialties such as art, music, drama, swimming, or
tennis may be called activity |
| specialists. |
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Recyclable Material Collectors collect and dump refuse or recyclable
materials from containers into |
| truck. May drive
truck. |
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Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners clean and repair septic
tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch |
| walls and
partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair
breaks in underground piping. |
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| Service
Station Attendants service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats,
and other automotive or marine vehicles with |
| fuel,
lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and
supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor |
| oil,
install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories,
such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May |
| repair or
replace tires. |
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shampoo and rinse customers' hair. |
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Leather Workers and Repairers construct, decorate, or repair
leather and leather-like products, such as |
| luggage,
shoes, and saddles. |
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| Skin Care
Specialists provide skin care treatments to face and body to
enhance an individual's appearance. |
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repairers and changers repair and replace tires. |
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| Upholsterers make, repair, or replace upholstery for
household furniture or transportation vehicles. |
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| Ushers,
Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers assist patrons at
entertainment events by performing duties, such
as |
| collecting
admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in
finding seats, searching for lost articles, and |
| locating
such facilities as rest rooms and telephones. |
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| Cleaners of
Vehicles and Equipment wash or otherwise clean vehicles,
machinery, and other equipment. Use such |
| materials
as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and
hoses. |
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Repairers repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing
instruments, such |
| as
watches and clocks. Include watchmakers. |
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