There was a thread like this in the truck stop but as we all know it is gone now and I figured some people have changed occupations and there are new guys lurking around.

I work for a company called Terracon I test concrete to make sure it has the right water content, air content and is within manufacturers specs so the building doesnt fall or the slab doesnt crack. I also use a nuclear density gauge to test water content and compaction of soils along with re-enforcing steel inspections, post tensioning cables, drilled pier inspections, the list goes on and on. The job isnt too bad just alot of hours but I get a company truck

So what do you do?

 

Self-employed. Install security system.

 

Electrical Engr (Instrumentation)... Refining industry.

 

im currently a construction electrician($8 an hour ) i help wire houses start to finish

im starting an apprenticeship program where ill become a journeyman electrician after 5 years and make the big bucks

 

Heavy Equipment Technician, I only have a couple more classes to take before I am fully certified.

 

Im a field service tech for a equip rental company called RSC, I repair and svc portable air comps., aerial equip, forklifts, etc. . It s ok, I got a company truck, phone and great benefits

 

I know of RSC, we have a couple here in Baton Rouge, I actually work a couple blocks away from one, I work at H&E Equipment.

 

I am Air Conditioning Technician and 3/4 time college student. Don't have a company truck but I do have a company Van that I drive to school and anywhere else I want.

 

process technician (operator) at a chemical plant, we run product (chemicals) for other major company's, its a small plant but cant brag about the pay....

 

When im not acting like a student, i work for a Cryogenic Tank Refurbishing company. We take old cryo tanks, strip them down, water blast, paint, replumb, etc. Im a parts manager and Oxygen parts cleaner. Its a lot of fun but i think im gonna be looking into an apprenticeship to get my feet wet for the field im studying for which is Petroleum Geology.