Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
On the Job
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers move or install mobile homes or other prefabricated buildings.
Physical Demands
This career requires physical strength and time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Connect electrical components or equipment.
- Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
- Control power supply connections.
- Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
- Install home appliances.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Refinish wood or metal surfaces.
- Remove parts or components from equipment.
Typical Working Conditions
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- Standing.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Having telephone conversations.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- Working with a group or team.
- Being in situations in which conflicts arise.
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