Also called: UST Inspector, Petroleum Storage Tank Inspector
Inspects the buried fuel tanks under gas stations to make sure they aren't leaking gasoline into groundwater.
UST inspectors visit gas stations and fleet yards, check leak-detection alarms and records, open sumps to look for fuel and water, and watch tanks get tested. When a tank leaks, they oversee the cleanup. The US has about 540,000 active underground tanks, and a single leak can poison a town's wells.
State environmental agency pay. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in environmental science, geology, or engineering; state inspector certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering.
Growing about average. Federal rules require every tank to be inspected regularly (approx.).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Remote leak sensors grow; on-site checks, enforcement and cleanup oversight stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Earth science, Environmental science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-2011.
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