Inspects and repairs roller coasters and rides at amusement parks.
At sunrise you walk a roller coaster's track checking every bolt, ride it first to listen for problems, and fix a brake sensor before the gates open.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Mechanical training; NAARSO certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Industrial Maintenance Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Ride sensors flag problems, but daily inspections and repairs on coasters require trained hands and sign-off.
Classes: Physics, Auto shop, Electrical CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9071.
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