Drives a lube truck to job sites to service heavy equipment.
You change oil and grease fittings on 10 machines a day across job sites, often the first step toward becoming a heavy equipment mechanic.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus several months of on-the-job training; a CDL is often needed to drive the lube truck.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Auto-lube systems handle some greasing, but fueling and servicing machines on varied job sites stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to equipment dealers and contractors for shop lube tech jobs
Classes: Auto or diesel CTE, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-3042.
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