Also called: Acoustic Leak Detection Technician
Listens to underground pipes with sensitive microphones to find hidden water leaks.
You drive a route at night when the city is quiet, place listening sensors on valves and hydrants, and pinpoint a leak under the street by its hiss.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average. Growing as cities fight water loss.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Permanent acoustic sensors, satellite scans and AI now find many leaks without a person walking the streets.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to leak detection companies or water utilities; they train you on listening gear
Classes: Physics, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9099.
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