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CouponKT
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Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
DH wants to start looking for another job and I was hoping someone here can help.
He is presently an auto-mechanic and also has a little bit of experience on construction.
He would rather do physical work than sit at a desk.
Any ideas? TIA! 
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Eireann
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
I don't know for sure, but I have a couple of friends who are Verizon techs and they do well.
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| Posted 12/4/07 9:58 AM |
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antoinette
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
electrician- local 3
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:10 AM |
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Theresa05
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
anything in the construction industry if you get hooked up with a good builder...
Con ED
Key Span..
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:15 AM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
what about management at home depot?
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:23 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
I say try Con Ed. They pay well and have excellent benefits.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:36 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
I know Ray isn't a fan of commuting, but Local 608 baby. Carpenter's Union. The money is great, plus they train you. There are also unions on LI, but the work isn't as steady as NYC.
Also, there is an open house coming up for the LIRR. Check the website, not sure when it is.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:41 AM |
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MegZee
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by PrincessP
what about management at home depot?
i *think* they have a unionn and the benefits are pretty good too.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:42 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
School district maintenance? I may have an in.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:48 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by Meaghan729
Posted by PrincessP
what about management at home depot?
i *think* they have a unionn and the benefits are pretty good too.
workers are Union, but not management. My DH inquired about 4 years ago.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:48 AM |
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Emily
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
If he has the experience tell him to try one of the NASCAR teams. Yes, I am totally predictable but think of how cool it would be!  They pay would probably be great, too.
eta: I don't know if it qualifies as blue collar but it is manual labor.
Message edited 12/4/2007 10:52:59 AM.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:52 AM |
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drewsgirl
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
dh is local 25..$ is good - right now i am able to be a sahm with him working.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:52 AM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by Emily
If he has the experience tell him to try one of the NASCAR teams. Yes, I am totally predictable but think of how cool it would be! They pay would probably be great, too.
eta: I don't know if it qualifies as blue collar but it is manual labor.
He is already P/T Pit Crew to TreAnt427's DH 
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:57 AM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by drewsgirl
dh is local 25..$ is good - right now i am able to be a sahm with him working.
What is Local 25?
We live out East, so he needs something this way.
He would never travel to NYC for ConEd
Message edited 12/4/2007 10:58:19 AM.
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| Posted 12/4/07 10:58 AM |
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NinaLemon
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Construction Inspection can be a great field with good income potential - especially if he becomes NICET cetifiied - the higher your certification level the higher your potential income
It would take some planning and course work info
I believe you have to be a level II to work on NYSDOT jobs
Smaller firms may be willing to hire and train.
Some firms will lay off Inspectors in the winter when work is slow
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| Posted 12/4/07 11:04 AM |
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TreAnt427
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by BabyCote2006
Posted by Emily
If he has the experience tell him to try one of the NASCAR teams. Yes, I am totally predictable but think of how cool it would be! They pay would probably be great, too.
eta: I don't know if it qualifies as blue collar but it is manual labor.
He is already P/T Pit Crew to TreAnt427's DH
But my DH only pays him in hot chocolate! 
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| Posted 12/4/07 11:40 AM |
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alnem
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
LIRR -- make great $$$$ and excellent benefits!
DH says they are looking for a lot of engineers right now. his experience sounds like he may qualify. tell him to send in his resume asap to the jamaica office! good luck!
eta: and they're union!
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| Posted 12/4/07 12:37 PM |
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kmac
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Steamfitters (fire sprinkler instalation pipe work etc) make a very good salary are in a union with wonderful benefits and get overtime plust have nice hours. FM me if it's something he would be interested in. My fam owns a company...
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| Posted 12/4/07 12:41 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by antoinette
electrician- local 3
I would be hesitant to recommend Local 3 as a career for someone starting out. There is more of a shift towards using scabs on the job & CWA has edged in on Local 3 work.
I would suggest the LIRR. You can't beat the benefits, the pay will be there & the job security is fantastic.
From what I've seen the most financially successful blue collar workers, start their own businesses early on (in their 20s).
eta. What about the DOT?
Message edited 12/4/2007 12:55:53 PM.
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| Posted 12/4/07 12:55 PM |
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donegal419
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by kerrycec03
I know Ray isn't a fan of commuting, but Local 608 baby. Carpenter's Union. The money is great, plus they train you. There are also unions on LI, but the work isn't as steady as NYC.
Also, there is an open house coming up for the LIRR. Check the website, not sure when it is.
Yes, my father and my brother are in 608. It's hard to get in, but he shoudl give it a whirl. they have a great apprentice program. you don't make tons as an apprentice, but once you make it to a journeyman you can make about $40 an hour and benefits (which are taken out of your check.. . you get health which is a GREAT plan, dental/vision, pension and annuity.
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| Posted 12/4/07 3:37 PM |
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bigtrux707
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
If he wants to twist wrenches he should search www.myyellow.com , www.roadway.com they are often looking for mechanics and it is a Teamster job.
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| Posted 12/7/07 6:47 AM |
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MOM2NICO
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by PrincessP
what about management at home depot?
My DH just left his position as a manager at Home Depot (Flushing). They are the WORST company to work for.
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| Posted 12/7/07 7:17 AM |
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rojerono
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Re: Can anyone recommend a good paying blue collar job?
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by antoinette
electrician- local 3
I would be hesitant to recommend Local 3 as a career for someone starting out. There is more of a shift towards using scabs on the job & CWA has edged in on Local 3 work.
eta. What about the DOT?
Agree. And the same for Local 25 where my husband is an electrician. The work is steady for the first 5 years when you are an apprentice - but there are currently a whole lot of journeymen out of work.
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| Posted 12/7/07 7:54 AM |
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