Also called: Commercial Diver
Builds, welds, and inspects bridges, dams, and docks underwater.
You suit up and descend into murky river water with a helmet light to inspect a bridge pier, then weld a steel patch by feel while talking to your crew on the radio.
Offshore and saturation work pays much more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Commercial diving school (about 5-7 months) and ADCI certification.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, Military. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Commercial Diving (trade school).
Growing about average. Bridges, dams, and ports need underwater repair.
Low risk for 10 years. ROVs handle some inspections, but welding and building underwater stay hands-on human work.
Classes: Welding CTE, Physics, Swim team.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9092.
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