the Alliance For America's Skilled Trades, consisting of BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company, and Google... welcomes 14 new members: AT&T, Barton Malow, Blackstone, Cintas Corporation, DEWALT, Dycom, The Hershey Company, ManpowerGroup, Meta, Microsoft, Milwaukee Tool, NVIDIA, Verizon and Waymo.

Employment of electricians, HVAC technicians and industrial machinery mechanics is projected to grow at twice, three times and five times the rate for all occupations, respectively

To help stakeholders build talent pipeline strategies in their communities, the Alliance also launched America’s Skilled Trades Dashboard, an interactive tool covering 124 skilled trades occupations in all 50 states with more than 5,000 state- and trade-specific profiles, offering new levels of insight in an easy-to-use, searchable interface. The state- and trade-level detail in this dashboard can help policymakers, workforce boards, colleges and local leaders target solutions where they are needed, rather than relying on a single national figure

demand for skilled trades workers outpaces supply: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.

https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/alliance-for-americas-skilled-trades-expands-national-report

I'll just guess and say that entry level pay is half what In and Out start at to flip burgers

just learned about a cool job for people that can do some traveling

Job Title: Installation & Dismantling (I&D) Lead – Tradeshow Industry

We are seeking a hands-on Installation & Dismantling Lead with strong experience in the tradeshow industry to join our San Diego facility. This role requires 75% work in our warehouse performing and leading I&D operations and 25% travel to show sites across the country for booth setup and teardown.

 a working lead position –  physically involved in building, dismantling, packing, and moving exhibit components

One issue, applying people are required to have 5+ years of hands-on I&D experience in the tradeshow or exhibit industry. Strong knowledge of booth construction, modular systems, and show site protocols.

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=eddc935fb4ab21c7&tk=1jccc9ovdj7b7801&from=jobi2a&advn=1895962723656064&adid=448409372

America's Antarctic research station is need of a few good wrench-turners.

Scientists at McMurdo Station, the main American research station on the continent, rely on a fleet of snowmobiles, trucks, and aircraft to get around. And they need mechanics to keep those vehicles running.

Amentum, a government contractor that helps staff McMurdo Station, currently has a number of job openings for mechanics at the remote site. A typical one, for a light-vehicle and snowmobile mechanic, requires a minimum two years’ experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, although technical-school training, ASE certification, and experience working at a dealership and/or in a polar environment are preferred.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/we-found-the-most-hardcore-mechanic-job-on-earth-snowmobile-repair-in-antarctica

https://www.amentumcareers.com/jobs/search?query=antarctica

https://www.facebook.com/TheRealmikeroweWORKS/posts/heath-mcfarlands-journey-didnt-begin-in-antarctica-he-started-his-career-at-a-tw/1124878829680600/

https://www.stantec.com/en/projects/united-states-projects/m/mcmurdo-station-vehicle-equipment-operations-center

https://imgur.com/gallery/working-antarctica-perspective-from-machinist-mcmurdo-station-jahR9dR

The annual base salary when in Australia starts from: 

Mechanic $86,147 per annum 

Senior Mechanic $92,705 per annum 

Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from: 

Mechanic $156,684 per annum 

Senior Mechanic $163,242 per annum

https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/jobs-in-antarctica/mechanical-trades/mechanic/

Gary came across a very cool website... open jobs at car museums - The Jobs Boards of the National Association of Automobile Museums - but they are only hiring exec directors, managers, CEO, president.

 

https://naammuseums.org/jobs-board/

The Petersen is focused on donors and sales. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?currentJobId=4273552364&keywords=petersen%20automotive%20museum&location=los%20angeles%20ca

Canepa, as always, has a lot of positions to fill... if you live way the hell in the middle of no where between Monterey and San Jose. So... with all the car stuff going on up there... why the hell are they half staffed? They need a whole list of people, I kid you not

Project manager, Engine Builder, Upholsterer, Fab/machinst/welder, Sales, marketing/historian (needs a bachelors) detailer, service tech, paint/body manager,race car techs, Porsche techs. 

2 years minimum in every job description, manager jobs require bachelors and 5 years. 

I still don't see why they aren't flush, with Monterey just around the bay 40 miles away, and San Fran/San Jose over the hills, 75 miles to San Fran, 32 miles to San Jose.

SEMA has a job listing, for all the corporations in SEMA https://semajobs.com/jobs/ but half the 34 jobs posted, are Canepa. 

I am looking forward to seeing if this FBI posting results in a job interview!

 

Followup 3 months later... nope

well, it doesn't pay as well as the writer editor position in the next post, but the FBI is hiring a fleet mechanic! I can do that!

 

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/841771900

Follow up, it took them months to get back to me about it

holy shit... there's a govt job for a writer-editor

In this Writer-Editor position you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals involved in writing, editing, reviewing, researching, and disseminating materials for the Office of Field Operations' missions and priorities. 

Typical work assignments include:

• Preparing clear, accurate, and concisely written documents, speeches, technical handbooks, guidance, memorandums, policies, standard operating procedures, and strategic and internal materials.
• Implementing format requirements and style conformance to DHS, CBP, and OFO writing and editing policies and procedures.
• Identifying and analyzing content on a variety of complex issues and present the issues while taking into consideration the sensitivity of issues and audiences.
• Researching, gathering and incorporating information to amplify full subject coverage to process correspondence.
• Engaging with senior leadership to provide guidance and highlight document concerns to achieve the most sensitive and appropriate product possible.

• Writing and editing reports, news articles, and other publications and analyzing facts drawn from different sources.
• Assisting in coordinating proposed edits directly with document points of contact throughout multiple drafting stages.
• Providing writing and editing support to special projects.
• Gathering information from a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, public and internal sources; the Internet; written material; and interviews with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Consulting with senior leadership concerning the enhancement and content of publications and written responses for specific audiences.
• Communicating, orally and in writing, with senior managers to provide guidance on drafting clear, concise, consistent, and accurate written products.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to develop and propose corrective actions to deconflict material gathered from sources and resolve conflicts between policies and objectives of senior leadership.

Yeah, I do all that sort of thing... without a manager

The USA Hire Assessment will be used to assess the following general competencies: 

• Attention to Detail 
• Flexibility I
• ntegrity/Honesty 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Learning 
• Reading 
• Reasoning 
• Self-Management 
• Stress Tolerance 
• Teamwork

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/841641700

I just applied for a job with the FBI... operations center dispatcher type.... Seriously, how many people could possibly be trying for that, who have zero drug use, like me, who have had a top secret clearance, like me, etc?

 Back in 1999 when I got out of the Navy, I got a letter from the Secret Service, asking me to put in an application to work in DC... nope. Hell nope. Too damn hot, humid, and mosquito infested. Plus, a suit? Me? No. 

Like i mentioned the other day with the job about being a side car tour guide, there are some interesting jobs out there, and well - this isn't one, but, it's close, it's a very interesting volunteer position - that brings up a curious notion

Detailer

A detailer volunteer gets up close and personal with our vehicles and exhibits like no one else. After undergoing specialized training in vehicle detailing, this select team of volunteers keeps what the public comes to see in pristine condition.

This is an ongoing position.
Detailers work on Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Training is provided.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Pre-requisite: Minimum 20 hours as a docent volunteer.

https://sdautomuseum.org/pages/volunteers

I had no idea it was possible to get hands on with a museums exhibit, by being a volunteer car detailer! So, if you ever wanted to wax a Ferrari, Lambo, etc... this is one way to add to your life experiences!

Fed Ex will pay up to 47 an hour for a night shift Master Mechanic ASE certified

 

Hagerty is looking to hire a classic car sales person

https://hagerty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/hagerty/job/United-States/Car-Specialist_R2993

Tesla is hiring all over, and one of the jobs they are filling is the intake vehicle inspector

responsible for ensuring a true picture of the quality of the cars is capture prior to the car in-take. This position is responsible for ensuring all damage to incoming vehicles is accurately documented and an estimate for the repairs is generated.

https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/used-vehicle-intake-specialist-197143

I applied, but they responded today (in less than a week) that they found someone more qualified. They probably have. 

BUT, I sorta think I'd be really good at it, as I've had 6 years of inspecting vehicles at the car dealership I worked at, and found the things ALL previous inspectors missed. 

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/search/label/car%20inspection%20findings

Because photographers look at things differently, and notice small odd things that inspectors don't see. Just like when you wash your car, you notice the things no one else did. 

Well, I also might be a bit more focused than someone who isn't actually interested in vehicles, but just works to earn a paycheck. I spend my spare time looking at vehicles, because I enjoy it. 

I'll be darned, Magnaflow has 4 open jobs, 3 are in Oceanside

the Automation specialist only pays 21-27 an hour

Their website doesn't say what the Logistics Specialist" job pays, but that's just a fancy phrase that means inventory and RMA processing

the CNC Machinist in Huntington Beach pays 52k - 83k

https://jobs.magnaflow.com/home

I found other interesting job openings

 Cal State Lotto wants someone to verify winners and handle payouts, 

SAIC wants a scuba diver, small water operator, and marine mammal handler https://jobs.saic.com/jobs/12541385-marine-mammal-assistant

and wow, Cleveland Cliffs has a lot of job openings, with a wide variety of jobs and locations
https://careers.clevelandcliffs.com/job-search-results/?category=Hourly%20Production%2FMaintenance%2FSkilled%20Trades

very interesting job openings for ex-military for a car mechanic, auto parts supply clerk, outboard engine and jetski mechanic in Virginia

https://ptpllc.catsone.com/careers/22753-General/jobs/13903277-Automotive-Mechanic

https://ptpllc.catsone.com/careers/22753-General/jobs/13903247-Auto-Repair-Parts-Supply-Clerk

https://ptpllc.catsone.com/careers/22753-General/jobs/13506542-Maintenance-Technician-Outboard-Motor-Repairman

If you look around in the open job listings in this company, you'll see some unusual stuff. I think all of them require a secret clearance, most of them are either in Virginia, Washington DC, Pearl Harbor, or San Diego

I learned that there are some open jobs in the UK for people that want to get into the car restoration business

Marc Brunel Recruitment is happy to know that every year more and more individuals are applying for the HSA and other similar apprenticeship programs. 

We’re constantly on the hunt for new and exciting positions not only for up-and-coming individuals, but also already skilled and talented people looking to improve their craft in the brilliant world of classic cars.

Get in touch with them to see how they might help you find that dream automotive job, the say they are passionate about ensuring young people have the tools they need to enter the classic car industry. 

If they are passionate about helping "already skilled and talented people looking to improve their craft in the brilliant world of classic cars" is something I am willing to test them on. (notice this free publicity, and I emailed them too)

https://marcbrunel.com/candidates/

https://marcbrunel.com/2022/01/12/the-importance-of-apprenticeships-in-the-classic-car-industry/

https://pistonfoundation.org/blog/rise-of-the-young-timers/

I doubt any of those jobs are set to hire American bloggers that want a job in the UK so I can get to Goodwood, but hey. I'll give it a go to find out

UPS is hiring nightshift mechanics, and a lot more

Shift: Night (6:00 PM - 2:30 AM)

 UPS is hiring individuals to work as Full-Time Automotive Mechanics. Fleet and diesel engine experience is highly desirable. Strong troubleshooting skills and transmission and clutch experience is also required for this position. UPS Automotive Mechanics must be at least 21 years old, proficient operating standard transmission vehicles, meet the DOT driving requirements and have a complete set of hand tools.

https://www.jobs-ups.com/job/-/-/1187/9097055/?&utm_source=careerbuilder.com&utm_campaign=core&utm_content=job_board&utm_medium=job_posting&howheard=P5004&ss=paid

Subaru needs a manager in Hueneme California, where ever that is

Port Quality Assurance Manager
Location: California, Hueneme

Summary:
Responsible for the development, implementation, management, and maintenance of all SOA quality assurance programs at the import port locations. Additional responsibilities include supervising onsite Quality Assurance (QA) personnel and daily interaction with SOA Sales Operations associates, and an onsite processor. Main responsibilities focus on vehicle build/assembly quality and vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and accessorization.

Responsibilities:

Manages all port service related quality programs.
Manages vehicle build quality programs.
Acts as the onsite arbiter for vehicle defect rating and grading.
Manages all aspects of accessory installation programs through processor.
Manages all aspects of the port PDI Program through processor.
Manages all aspects of port related new model launch programs including new model and new accessory testing and development assist.
Manages all aspects of port related campaigns, stop ships, stop sales, special testing, and parts collection programs.
Manages and directs a staff in the most efficient way possible to best accomplish primarily responsibilities.
Additional Responsibilities:

Learns the technical specification and function differences between each model and train the processor/Inspectors as appropriate.
Works with Sales Operations and processor management to maximize port throughput.
Establishes goals and targets for various inspection and auditing activities. Reviews and approves SOS/SOI (work instructions) for use by processor.
Manages onsite accessory discrepant parts program.
Performs time studies as required for new models, new accessories.
Required Skills and Abilities:

Background in quality assurance or knowledge of quality program fundamentals.
Proven leadership and managerial skills. Ability to direct and train a group and get results in a timely fashion. Ability to make difficult decisions.
Acts as the onsite expert for technical and mechanical issues, specific Subaru experience, and knowledge is required.
Ability to work in a team atmosphere among several different onsite groups, departments, and companies. Some experience and ability with mediation and conflict resolution.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for interaction with personnel from a variety of groups, companies, and levels.
Strong computer skills including ability to keep excellent records and maintain a database, use of all Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of SOA and specialty programs including Subarunet, Oracle, SMART, STIS, Web TR, parts and labor guides, data collection software.
Experience with digital cameras, data collection scanners, and specialty vehicle diagnostic and testing equipment.

Education/Experience:
BA/BS (4 year degree) Preferred + 6-10 years of related experience.

https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SUBARU&cws=1&rid=8565&source=Indeed.com

Locomotive shop supervisor job anyone?

LOCOMOTIVE SHOP, SUPERVISOR REQUISITION NUMBER: TAME-USSD01781750

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation is a global leader in rail technology and offers the broadest portfolio in the industry. It covers the full spectrum of rail solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling. The company also provides complete transport systems, e-mobility technology and maintenance services. As an innovation driver, Bombardier Transportation continuously breaks new ground in sustainable mobility. It provides integrated solutions that create substantial benefits for operators, passengers and the environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs around 39,850 people and its products and services operate in over 60 countries.

Description

Based in Los Angeles, California, you will exercise independent judgement on diverse and specialized Equipment Maintenance functions.

You will supervise all Technicians as well as oversees all sub-contracting employees. This includes job instruction, training, evaluation, accident investigation and when necessary, discipline. Your responsibilities will include operational tests, Technician qualification or disqualification, conducts post-accident investigations, ensure filling of work orders and materials required to repair and maintain diesel locomotives and bi-level cars.

In your role you will:
Provide guidance, support and training to staff on the execution of the maintenance program;
Ensure Technicians comply with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA);
Ensure Technicians adhere to proper work processes and established health and safety practices;
Perform quality test and verification to ensure safe performance of sub-assembly or component in order to properly report to the customer, governing agencies or for internal auditing purposes;
Service, maintain, inspect, and repair rail equipment;
Repair, replace and test machinery, components and systems related to rail by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities;
Review and understand project and activity request, safety instructions, blueprints, schematic and diagrams to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, nature of technical activity and possible solutions such as disassemble and replace, adjust or repair regarding the maintenance functions of both the locomotive and car equipment;
Dismantle, assemble and replace new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as HVAC, brake, pneumatic system, propulsion equipment, truck and car body equipment and sub-system for trains;
Analyze sub-system in order to meet design or rated specifications and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications to meet customer train availability schedule and/or overhaul schedule;
Record the activity performed on appropriate report card or data sheet indicating all relevant information pertaining to the activity;
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor based on train availability or repair schedule.

Qualifications

As our ideal candidate:
You hold an Electrical or Mechanical training or certification;
You have five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in locomotive and heavy rail coach car repair or building with regards to electrical systems and diesel mechanics;
You have excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=44a87b3592dcadfc&q=diesel+mechanic&l=San+Diego,+CA&tk=1cocivvct3c8u800&from=ja&alid=5ba31b932e7c2fcb79d55e49&utm_source=jobseeker_emails&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alerts&rgtk=1cocivvct3c8u800

jobs, drone pilot for real estate, 30 an hour contract work

$30 - $31 an hour Part-time, Contract Photograph with Pineapple and get paid instantly by helping our community of realtors highlight their properties. Photographing with Pineapple is a great way to earn cash on your schedule. The more you shoot, the more you can earn and there is no editing required. It's simple and perfect for those looking for seasonal, entry level, temporary, or any type of part time opportunities. And now, with Instant Payment, you can photograph a property and instantly transfer your earnings to your bank account once you upload the photos.

What you need to know:

Earn Great Money: The more you photograph, the more you earn. Flexible Schedule: Make your own schedule as a contractor – any time day or night. Getting Started is Easy: Signing up is quick No Editing Required: We take care of all the editing. Get Paid Weekly: Get checks deposited into your bank account weekly. Photographer Requirements:

You are an FAA Certified commercial Drone Pilot with a Part 107 License You're at least 21 years old Enjoys traveling for work and have a driver’s license and insurance Efficient with time and processes Reliable Internet connection You're friendly and excited to earn money on your schedule!

Required tools of the trade:

Drone capable of 4k video and a camera resolution of at least 12 megapixels. Prefer experience operating in close spaces. Full-time access to a reliable vehicle. How to get started:

Apply by sending equipment and portfolio (preferably architectural/real estate). If it looks like a match, then we’ll talk about how you can get started using our system. Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30.00 to $31.00 /hour Experience: Drone Pilot: 2 years (Preferred) Education: High school (Preferred) Location: San Diego, CA (Preferred) License: FAA Part 107 License (Preferred) Driver's License (Preferred) Language:

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Pineapple-Labs/jobs/Drone-Pilot-9d69dc3601f71e20?q=photographer&vjs=3