Careers for people who think through their hands
Eight hundred and thirty careers that suit Realistic people, the hands-on, mechanical, outdoor and physical work that comes naturally to people who prefer building, fixing, growing or operating things they can see. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 14 of 17 for Realistic careers.
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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $63,520
Radio tower technicians mount antennas, run cable, and repair base stations for carriers and public safety agencies.…
Radiologic Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $80,110
Radiologic technologists capture X-rays and CT scans that physicians use to diagnose fractures, tumours, and internal…
Rail Car Repairer
High School Diploma · $67,530
Rail car repairers diagnose and fix faults in subway cars, freight wagons, and light-rail vehicles at maintenance…
Rail Freight Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $81,410
Operate freight trains to transport goods by rail between terminals, ports, and distribution centres, ensuring safe and…
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostler
High School Diploma · $60,600
Hostlers and dinkey operators shift locomotives and railcars through industrial yards, docks, and quarries on short…
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $70,070
Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in…
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firer
High School Diploma · $68,840
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators couple rolling stock, throw track switches, and relay traffic signals to…
Railroad Conductors and Yardmaster
High School Diploma · $78,000
Railroad conductors manage train crews on moving freight or passenger trains, coupling cars, checking cargo, and…
Range Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $73,010
Range managers oversee large tracts of land for ranchers, conservation agencies, and federal regulators, balancing…
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician
High School Diploma · $52,000
Recreational vehicle service technicians repair motorhomes, travel trailers, and conversion vans, diagnosing faults…
Recycling and Reclamation Worker
High School Diploma · $40,240
Recycling and reclamation workers sort and break down materials at recovery facilities and scrapyards, operating…
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmason
High School Diploma · $61,290
Refractory materials repairers rebuild heat-resistant linings inside industrial furnaces, kilns, and ladles for steel…
Refrigeration Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems including supermarket display cases, cold…
Refrigeration Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,010
Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector
High School Diploma · $49,690
Refuse and recyclable material collectors haul bins and bags into compactor trucks along set routes, starting before…
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $58,970
Rebar workers place and fasten steel reinforcement into concrete forms on bridges, high-rises, and highway projects.…
Removal and Moving Specialist
High School Diploma · $40,240
Pack, load, transport, and unpack household or commercial goods for customers moving home or office, providing a…
Research Technician / Lab Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Manages daily laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, supply ordering, safety compliance, and…
Resin Flooring Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,460
Install epoxy, polyurethane, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) resin flooring systems in industrial, commercial, and…
Rigger
High School Diploma · $62,640
Move heavy equipment and materials using cranes, hoists, and other lifting devices, ensuring safety and stability.
Rigger and Lifting Operations Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,640
Plan and carry out lifting operations using cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment to move heavy loads safely in…
Robotics Technician
Associate's Degree · $73,900
Robotics technicians install, program, and repair automated production systems for factories and warehouses. When a…
Rock Splitters, Quarry
No Formal Education Needed · $48,740
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $50,140
Rolling machine setters run heavy cylinders that bend, flatten, or thin metal and plastic to precise tolerances on…
Roof Bolters, Mining
High School Diploma · $78,540
Roof bolters drill into underground mine tunnel ceilings and walls, then install steel or resin-anchored bolts to stop…
Roofer
High School Diploma · $55,440
Roofers install and replace weather barriers on homes and commercial buildings, working with shingles, metal panels,…
Rope Access Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Access difficult-to-reach structures using industrial rope access techniques to carry out inspection, maintenance,…
Rope Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,670
Manufacture rope, cordage, and rigging from natural and synthetic fibres using traditional and modern rope-making…
Rotary Drill Operator, Oil and Gas
No Formal Education Needed · $67,890
Rotary drill operators run drilling equipment that pulls oil and gas from underground formations, working onshore or on…
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Specializes in the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of rotating machinery including turbines, compressors,…
Roughneck
High School Diploma · $46,960
Roughnecks perform physically demanding tasks on oil and gas drilling rigs, assisting in the drilling process by…
Roustabout, Oil and Gas
No Formal Education Needed · $46,960
Roustabouts bolt together pipe racks, grease valves, and fix broken equipment for oil and gas drilling crews across…
Saddler and Harness Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,570
Design and craft saddles, bridles, harnesses, and equestrian accessories using traditional saddlery techniques…
Saddler Leatherworker
High School Diploma · $46,570
Crafts and repairs leather goods, specializing in saddles, harnesses, and other equestrian equipment.
Safety & Health Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Develop and manage workplace safety and health programs to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities and ensure…
Safety Inspector (Railroad)
Bachelor's Degree · $92,100
Inspects railroad equipment, tracks, and operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.…
Sailors and Marine Oiler
High School Diploma · $51,520
Sailors and marine oilers stand watch, turn the wheel on the bridge, and maintain lines, cargo gear, and hull surfaces…
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
High School Diploma · $42,770
Wood sawing machine operators cut raw timber and rough stock into uniform pieces for construction, furniture, and…
Scaffolder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,780
Erect and dismantle temporary scaffold structures on construction sites to provide safe working platforms for…
School Bus Driver
High School Diploma · $47,920
Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,070
Security and fire alarm systems installers mount sensors, pull low-voltage cable, and program control panels in homes,…
Security Guard
High School Diploma · $38,020
Security guards patrol buildings, monitor camera feeds, and check credentials at access points for employers ranging…
Security Officer
High School Diploma · $38,020
Protect people, property, and assets by monitoring premises, controlling access, responding to security incidents, and…
Security Systems Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,070
Install, programme, and maintain intruder alarm, CCTV, access control, and integrated security systems in residential,…
Segmental Paver
High School Diploma · $49,910
Segmental pavers install interlocking brick, concrete, or stone units on driveways, patios, and plazas for residential…
Semiconductor Processing Technician
High School Diploma · $51,430
Semiconductor processing technicians move silicon wafers through furnaces and chemical baths to produce chips used in…
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $51,610
Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser…
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner
High School Diploma · $49,880
Septic tank servicers pump out tanks, clear blocked lines, and patch broken underground pipes for homes, businesses,…
Service Unit Operator, Oil and Gas
High School Diploma · $58,160
Service unit operators work on oil and gas well sites, pulling stuck pipe, broken tools, and collapsed casing out of…
Sewers, Hand
No Formal Education Needed · $36,480
Hand sewers stitch and finish garments, costumes, and specialty items by hand in tailor shops, alteration studios, and…