Compare Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators & Sheet Metal Workers District Of Columbia

Comparison Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping... Sheet Metal Workers
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $46,900
Sheet Metal Workers $77,500
Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal Workers
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal Workers
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal Workers
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal Workers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

5 related certifications

Certification for Sheet Metal Workers
Sheet Metal Workers

0 related certifications