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 5 of 17 for Realistic careers.
830 careers in Realistic careers, page 5 of 17
Diesel Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,770
Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel engines and heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety for…
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper
High School Diploma · $33,980
Dining room and cafeteria attendants bus tables, restock glassware, refill drinks, and run supplies to the bar during…
Dishwasher
High School Diploma · $34,810
Dishwashers scrape, spray, and unload plates, pots, and utensils in restaurant, hotel, and hospital kitchens using…
Distiller Craft Spirits
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $51,610
Produces artisanal spirits, overseeing fermentation, distillation, and aging.
Drafting Technician
Associate's Degree · $63,520
Drafting technicians create technical drawings and plans, often using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They work…
Drainage Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,880
Inspect, maintain, repair, and install drainage systems including foul and surface water sewers, soakaways, septic…
Dredge Operator
High School Diploma · $49,640
Dredge operators run heavy equipment aboard vessels to scoop sand, silt, and gravel from the beds of rivers, harbours,…
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $49,080
Drilling and boring machine tool setters run drill presses and CNC mills to cut precise openings and recesses in metal…
Drilling Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $79,920
Oversees and manages all aspects of drilling operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory…
Driver/Sales Worker
High School Diploma · $38,770
Driver/sales workers deliver goods along a fixed route, restocking shelves, collecting payment, and taking new orders…
Drone Delivery Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $123,220
Operate commercial delivery drones to transport parcels, medical supplies, and urgent goods to customers and healthcare…
Drone Operator
High School Diploma · $123,220
Operate unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial applications including aerial photography, infrastructure inspection,…
Drone Pilot
High School Diploma · $123,220
Operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for aerial photography, surveying, inspections, delivery, and surveillance,…
Dry Lining Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,930
Install metal stud partitioning, plasterboard linings, suspended ceilings, and specialist acoustic and fire-rated dry…
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer
No Formal Education Needed · $58,930
Drywall installers cut and fasten gypsum panels to framing, then tape and sand seams until walls read flat. They work…
Drywall Finisher
High School Diploma · $68,270
Prepares wall surfaces for painting by taping and coating joints, smoothing imperfections, and sanding to achieve a…
Drywall Installer
High School Diploma · $58,930
Installs and finishes drywall panels on walls and ceilings, ensuring smooth surfaces and proper insulation. Measures,…
Earth Driller, Except Oil and Gas
High School Diploma · $60,190
Earth drillers run rotary, churn, and horizontal boring rigs to tap groundwater, pull core samples, or prepare sites…
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,210
Electric motor repairers disassemble faulty motors and power tools, test windings, and replace worn parts for…
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler
High School Diploma · $45,850
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers build circuit boards, battery packs, and wiring looms on a factory floor…
Electrical and Electronics Drafter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,870
Electrical and electronics drafters spend their days in CAD software, converting engineers' specifications into…
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,190
Assist electrical engineers in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing electrical and electronic equipment.…
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Certificate or Vocational Training · $84,890
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers work aboard ferries, trains, and Coast Guard cutters, fitting…
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Associate's Degree · $74,090
Commercial and industrial equipment repairers fix the motors, transmitters, and control systems that keep factories and…
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Certificate or Vocational Training · $103,020
Powerhouse and substation repairers inspect, test, and fix electrical equipment that keeps the grid running for…
Electrical contracting business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $347,400 - $424,600 owner take-home/SDE
Electrical contracting business owner owns an electrical contractor, pricing and winning work, scheduling licensed…
Electrical Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Electrical engineers design and test circuits and power systems for clients in manufacturing, energy, and aerospace.…
Electrical Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,190
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to…
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $95,320
Electrical power-line installers and repairers climb poles and operate bucket trucks to install and fix the cables that…
Electrical Testing and Inspection Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Carry out periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations in domestic, commercial, and industrial premises…
Electrician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Electricians wire buildings, install panels, and trace faults for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The…
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $73,900
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technicians run diagnostics, calibrate sensors, and write PLC code to keep…
Electro-optics Assembly Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Assembles, tests, and maintains electro-optical systems and components, ensuring precision alignment and functionality.…
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
High School Diploma · $45,850
Electromechanical equipment assemblers wire circuits, fit mechanical parts, and test finished units like actuators and…
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicle
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,420
Electronic equipment installers and repairers fit backup cameras, stereos, alarm systems, and GPS modules into cars and…
Electronics Assembler
High School Diploma · $45,850
Assembles electronic components, subassemblies, products, or systems. May work with small parts, use hand tools, and…
Electronics Repairer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $74,090
Repairs, maintains, and installs electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.…
Electronics Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,190
Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains a broad range of electronic equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance…
Electroplating Technician
High School Diploma · $43,960
Electroplating Technicians coat objects in thin layers of metal using the process of electroplating. They direct,…
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $109,910
Elevator and escalator installers wire, assemble, and repair lifting systems in commercial buildings and hospitals.…
Embalmer
Associate's Degree · $58,780
Embalmers preserve and prepare human remains for viewing or burial, working in funeral homes under state health codes…
Endoscopy Technician
High School Diploma · $48,430
Endoscopy technicians set up scopes and sterile trays, hand off tools during procedures, and collect labelled tissue…
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Energy engineers find where buildings and industrial facilities waste energy, then design systems to cut it. They audit…
Engine and Other Machine Assembler
High School Diploma · $53,710
Engine and other machine assemblers construct and rebuild engines, turbines, and industrial motors for manufacturing…
Entry-level Manufacturing Associate
High School Diploma · $40,110
Operate and maintain production machinery, assemble components, and inspect finished products to ensure quality…
Environmental Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $59,920
Collects and analyzes environmental samples, performs field and office environmental quality work, and assists…
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Associate's Degree · $55,090
Environmental science and protection technicians collect soil, water, and air samples in the field and test them in the…
Environmental Science Technician
Associate's Degree · $55,090
Collect and analyse environmental samples to including air, water, and soil to to monitor pollution levels, assess…
Environmental Services Aide
High School Diploma · $36,840
Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment within healthcare facilities or other institutions by performing…
Environmental Technician
Associate's Degree · $55,090
Monitors environmental quality, investigates sources of pollution, and ensures compliance with environmental…