Automotive technicians are professionals who examine, troubleshoot, repair and maintain various types of vehicles, including privately owned and commercial vehicles. Their work generally involves fixing worn brake pads or wheel bearing, changing or repairing tires, giving tune-ups, changing oil, and completing inspections. In established companies, automotive technicians may specialize in a single mode of expertise  [...]

Our world is livable and more comfortable thanks to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Because nearly every indoor space depends on HVAC systems to regulate temperature, cleanliness, and humidity of indoor air, HVAC specialists are much in demand. What does it take to become a trained HVAC technician? How book-smart do you need to  [...]

A good welder can usually find employment, but having a specialization can give you an edge. That’s why many go into the maritime welding. While maritime welding sometimes means the work a commercial welder-diver performs on an offshore oilrig, it also means the welding performed to build or repair marine craft. As with any type  [...]

Although women truckers aren’t the novelty they were a few decades ago, they still represent only a small percentage of all long distance truck drivers at just 6 percent. Women do find some challenges in this industry, but for those who like to drive the big rigs, there are some definite advantages to getting a  [...]

When people across the country sit down to make career plans, one line of work rarely enters the picture: trucking. For many, that might be a grave mistake. Unlike many other job categories these days, the trucking industry is currently facing a dramatic shortage of workers. Thanks to some unprecedented social and economic factors, there’s  [...]

There are some careers where you sit in front of a computer screen without doing much other than typing or talking on a telephone. Those types of jobs are not for everyone. Some individuals are happier when they have a chance to get their hands dirty while repairing or maintaining automobiles. A career as an  [...]