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CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR & ENGINEERING
QUALITIES NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR & ENGINEERING JOBS
Hard worker — Enjoy working with hands — Ability to spot problems and think of good solutions — 
Ability to work calmly under pressure from project deadlines — Creati
vity to think of new ways —
Self-starter & finisher — Time management to handle several projects at once — Desire to own your
own business — Accurate record keeping for income tax —Patience & persistence to kee
p trying — 
Ability to learn new equipment and ways of doing work — Customer serv
ice skills — Aware of trends
QUICK CHECK:
1.   Select from above list:  a) 5 jobs that you may enjoy as your future jo
b.  b) 3 jobs you may not enjoy.
2.  Write down a job where workers work:  a) Outdoors. b) Indoors. c) Alone. d) With others. e) In high 
places.  f) In low places.  g) Around dangerous equipment.  h) With vehicles.  i) In or around a house.  
3.  a) Write down 4 qualities these workers need.  b) Why do these workers need customer service skills?
4.  a) What degrees must engineers earn?  b) What degrees must engineer technicians earn?
5.  List 3 classes at your school that help prepare you for construction, re
pair, and engineering jobs.  
Geological & Petroleum
Marine
Materials
Mechanical
Mining
Nano
Nuclear
Software
Structural
CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR JOBS
Aircraft & Avionics Equipment Mechanics/Techs
Automotive Body & Glass Repairers
Boilermakers
Carpenters
Computer Equipment Installers & Repairers
Construction & Building Inspectors
Construction Earthmoving Equipment Operators
Construction Equipment Operators
Construction Helpers & Laborers
Construction Supervisor
Diesel Service Mechanics
Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers & Tapers
Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers
Electricians
Elevator Installers & Repairers
Flooring/Carpet Installers
General Maintenance & Repair 
Glaziers
Hazardous Materials Technicians
Heating, Air Condition & Refrigeration Mechanics
Heavy Construction Equipment Operators
Heavy Vehicle Mobile Mechanic & Service Techs
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Maintenance Workers
Insulation Workers
Ironworkers
Landscapers
Line Installers & Repairers Masonry Workers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Millwrights
Painters, Construction & Maintenance
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
Roofers
Sheet Metal Workers
Small Engine Mechanics & Technicians
Solar Photovoltaic Installers & Repairers
Telecommunications Installers & Repairers
Tile & Marble Installers & Setters
Welders
Wind Turbine Technicians
Engineers must earn — 
Bachelor (4 year) Degree or Master (6 year) degree
Engineer Technicians must earn —
Certificate (1 year) or Associate (2 years) Degree
Types of Engineers or Engineer Technicians —
Aerospace
Architectural
Agriculture
Automotive
Biomedical
Chemical
Civil
Computer
Design
Electrical & Electronics
Environmental