PLUMBER 

Average Salary Per Year: $59,627
plumber - Delaware Apprenticeship program

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Description:

Are you always tinkering with objects? Do people ask for your help with fixing mechanical things? Look into becoming a plumber! Plumbers do much more than fix sinks and toilets in residential homes. They design and install piping systems that distribute water and remove waste from buildings, and connect heating and cooling systems. Plumbers have to be knowledgeable in water distribution, blueprint reading, local ordinances and regulations, mathematics, mechanical drawing, physics, welding and soldering.

Education Options:

Technical School, Community College, Registered Apprenticeship Program, and Industry Training Program

Qualifications:

In most parts of the United States, plumbers must be licensed before they may work independently, which requires 2 to 5 years of experience and passing a written examination.

Career Path for Plumbers

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ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT - $87,500
Do you see beauty in buildings? Do you like to design? Then you may be drawn to architecture.
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BOILERMAKER
BOILERMAKER - $65,341
Check out this adventurous career where you can work with flames and an assortment of tools!
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CARPENTER
CARPENTER - $56,877
Do you like building, traveling and being outdoors? Why not consider a career that is fun and offers financial freedom.
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CIVIL ENGINEER
CIVIL ENGINEER - $91,790
Do you take joy in designing and executing plans? Then becoming a civil engineer may be for you.
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CRAFT LABORER
CRAFT LABORER - $38,890
Would you consider yourself a jack of all trades? If so, a construction laborer career might be an option to explore!
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ELECTRICIAN
ELECTRICIAN - $67,269
If you’re into sound systems, robotics or tinkering with wires, you should think about a career as an electrician.
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - $60,828
Do you have an interest in operating dump trucks, bulldozers or other vehicles classified as heavy machinery?
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HVAC TECHNICIAN
HVAC TECHNICIAN - $62,472
Are you interested in model building or have coined yourself Mr. Fix It?
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INSULATOR
INSULATOR - $52,624
Work with your hands in an industry that provides the economy with energy saving options.
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IRONWORKER
IRONWORKER - $60,060
If you are looking for an exciting career where you can balance from the top of a brand new skyscraper, then ironworking is for you.
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MASON
MASON - $56,784
Do you dream of building a structure with your own two hands or restoring historical buildings? Check out training in masonry!
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MILLWRIGHT
MILLWRIGHT - $66,919
Do you take things apart and put them back together just to see how they work?
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MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR
MOBILE CRANE OPERATOR - $66,119
If you wished your career involved using a joystick then check out this career.
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PAINTER
PAINTER - $41,840
Do you have an eye for different colors, textures and tones? Would you consider yourself artsy?
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PIPEFITTER
PIPEFITTER - $62,697
Are you a little bit of a perfectionist? Do you enjoy reading plans and making something useful? Consider training to become a pipefitter.
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PLUMBER
PLUMBER - $59,627
Are you always tinkering with objects? Do people ask for your help with fixing mechanical things? Look into becoming a plumber!
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POWER LINE WORKER
POWER LINE WORKER - $68,262
If you are looking for a high-powered career, you’ve found it!
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ROOFER
ROOFER - $42,780
Take an interest in becoming a roofer and rise above the rest!
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SHEET METAL WORKER
SHEET METAL WORKER - $58,160
Are you a visual person? Do you enjoy mechanics and fitting puzzles together?
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SPRINKLER FITTER
SPRINKLER FITTER - $55,328
Are you a detail-oriented kind of person? Sprinkler fitting may be a good career to consider!
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WELDER
WELDER - $71,067
Do you get a kick out of watching sparks fly on the Fourth of July? Choose a career in welding and watch them fly every day!
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Average salaries provided do not include overtime or company incentives.

“I am proud to be a BAS Technician – a systems, sequence and building expert on the front line of the design and implementation of a BAS system. Seiberlich is a leader providing quality BAS & mechanical systems and has allowed me to grow and be a part of a great team with people who all have the same mission.”
Brian Ashman, Seiberlich Trane
“This job means everything to me. This job has created a life for me and my family.  This is a great place to work and I plan on staying and growing my career as fully as possible.”
Vinnie Rozell, M. Davis & Sons
“This job is my life, my home. It’s where I live. It’s who I am. I’ve worked for Corrado for 23 years. I’ve grown with the family and the company. I make a good living, provide for my kids. Every day I’m challenged in different ways. When I get off work, I leave the site knowing I’ve contributed to the progress of the job.”
Frank DiSabatino, Corrado Construction
“I love being able to make something from nothing. I love being able to see the process of something emerge from just a piece of land. The best thing about working for Nickle is the support for hardworking people through their electrical schooling.  They also make safety a priority and do a very good job of keeping their employees safe every day.”
Samantha Pearlman, Nickle Electrical Companies
“Going into the trades was the best decision I ever made.”
Hector Ortiz, Welder, RC Fabricators, Inc., Delcastle Technical High School
 “At vocational schools you are able to try different trades and find out what you like. Your training never ends, your experiences never end."
Jason Goodnight, Owner, mason, The Brick Doctor, Inc
 “Your employers are going to teach you everything you want to know. Everybody is looking for good hard workers. How can you not be happy about taking a straight line to success?”
Isaiah Lewis, Mechanical Engineer, M.Davis & Sons, Inc.
“I was aware of the abundance of jobs that are available in the construction field, the advancement opportunities, good pay, and most importantly, training”
Brook Keen, Sobieski, Inc., Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
“Construction is a great industry and I encourage you to take advantage of everything it has to offer.”
Matt Miller, Carpentry, Nowland Associates
 “Unlimited number of job opportunities from laborer to Foreman to Project Manager.”
Angel Ayala, Carpentry, Nowland Associates
 “I was able to complete a four-year apprenticeship in only three years. Now I run the projects I used to work on. Opportunities for growth in construction are endless.”
John Harrison, Electrical, Nickle Electrical Companies, Inc.