Blue Collar Jobs in the United States
Jobot
$180000 - $220000 Per Year
Los Angeles, CA
We have successfully represented high-profile clients, including major corporate executives and public figures, and have achieved significant outcomes, such as securing a $3 billion settlement for homelessness solutions in Los Angeles. Some of our notable clients and cases include defending Planned Parenthood in high-stakes litigation and obtaining multimillion-dollar settlements in cases involving major financial institutions .
Jobot
$30 - $45 Per Year
Farmington, CT
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a state of the art facility with the newest machines, techniques, and safety procedures and make a meaningful impact on today's society and the next generation! Do you want to work with some of the the biggest fortune 500 clients and be part of one of the biggest suppliers of metal parts!?
Jobot
$150000 - $175000 Per Year
Boston, MA
Represent clients in white collar criminal defense cases, including but not limited to fraud, bribery, insider trading, embezzlement, and money laundering. This position involves working on complex and challenging cases, providing strategic legal advice, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Jobot
$175000 - $260000 Per Year
New York, NY
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse array of litigation matters, with a particular focus on white-collar crime, securities litigation, commercial disputes, antitrust matters, and shareholder suits. From defending large corporations in high-stakes litigation to guiding inventors in bringing new technologies to market, we are dedicated to delivering value-driven solutions and meaningful results.
Jobot
$175000 - $260000 Per Year
Stamford, CT
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse array of litigation matters, with a particular focus on white-collar crime, securities litigation, commercial disputes, antitrust matters, and shareholder suits. From defending large corporations in high-stakes litigation to guiding inventors in bringing new technologies to market, we are dedicated to delivering value-driven solutions and meaningful results.
Jobot
$175000 - $260000 Per Year
Washington, DC
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse array of litigation matters, with a particular focus on white-collar crime, securities litigation, commercial disputes, antitrust matters, and shareholder suits. From defending large corporations in high-stakes litigation to guiding inventors in bringing new technologies to market, we are dedicated to delivering value-driven solutions and meaningful results.
Axelon Services Corporation
Harrison, NY
Project management, communication with on-sight project management team and direct communication with vendor regulatory teams is required to validate accuracy of information before population into the system. • Corporate or government regulatory experience in US FDA and USDA food labeling and solid background in nutrition related field with strong collaboration and communication skills.
Blue Shield of California
Oakland, CA
Requires knowledge of ICD-10, Risk Adjustment, Medicare Quality/Stars, analytics/finance, provider contracting, provider relations, medical management and/or provider network management areas of a healthcare-related company. The Risk Adjustment Provider Partnership team provides essential support to all functions within the risk adjustment program, which includes interaction with various cross-functional teams within Blue Shield and contracted Provider Groups.
Blue Shield of California
$109120 - $163680 undefined
Long Beach, CA
In this role, you will: Manage client-specific member (B2B2C) communications for CalPERS as well as other large employer groups – Serve as the primary marketing point of contact for the CalPERS’s Non-Medicare health plans and focus on developing strategies and delivering communications and campaigns to support membership growth during open enrollment. Lead end-to-end strategy and development of client-specific member marketing acquisition campaigns – Understand the importance of developing communications through the eyes of the customer – developing holistic experiences and meaningful touchpoints while incorporating a test and learn methodology.
Blue-Collar Jobs Overview
Blue-collar workers are the backbone to our infrastructure. They're responsible for building houses, schools, facilities, and commercial establishments. They maintain our roads, manufacture products, fix cars, replace water pipes, and connect wires. Blue-collar jobs for skilled tradespersons and manual laborers are vital to keep our society running.
As a blue-collar worker, you'll likely work with your hands, use hand tools and power tools, and operate machinery. You may work in construction, automotive, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, or maintenance. You may also be licensed as an HVAC technician, plumber, electrician, or welder.
Blue-collar jobs span a wide range of production jobs that include:
Blue-Collar Worker Training and Skills
The training and skills you need to get a blue-collar job depend on which job you're applying for. There are many blue-collar jobs that require no experience. For example, you could get a job as a construction laborer, painter, warehouse worker, manufacturing laborer, or landscaper with just a high school diploma. There are also many opportunities to work your way up to an advanced position from an entry-level job.
Specific trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical installation and repair, and hazardous material removal often require a license, with different requirements depending on which state you live in.
Blue-collar employers typically look for the following skills and qualities:
- Expertise in a specific trade.
- Attention to detail.
- Knowledge of safety procedures, laws, and regulations.
- The ability to use the tools and machinery required for the job.
- The ability to communicate with coworkers and supervisors.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
- Physical strength and stamina.
- The ability to diagnose and repair mechanical problems.
Update Your Blue-Collar Worker Resume
Don't think you need a resume for a blue-collar job? Resumes for blue-collar workers were once unheard of, but times have changed. Today, more blue-collar workers are recognizing the benefit of having a resume. It allows you to highlight specific skills you want potential employers to see. To help you write a quality resume, Monster has laid out five tips for how to write a blue-collar resume. Cover letters aren't typically required for blue-collar jobs, but some jobs may ask for them when you apply. If you're not sure how to write a cover letter, simply refer to our cover letter tips. You can also find some blue-collar cover letter samples for janitors, truck drivers, mechanics, welders, and custodians in our cover letter template collection.
Interviewing for a Blue-Collar Job
Once you've gotten past the application process, a potential employer may want to schedule an interview with you to find out if you're the right person for the job. A blue-collar job interview is typically not long or complex, so there's no need to be anxious. There are plenty of ways you can prepare ahead of time. Be sure to study the job description for the position you're applying for and refer to Monster's list of frequently asked interview questions.
How Much Do Blue-Collar Jobs Pay?
Want to know how much money you'll make in a blue-collar job? It all depends on the type of job you're applying for, your location, and your years in the industry. Jobs that require no experience generally don't pay as much as trades that require a license. For example, laborers and warehouse workers in the U.S. generally earn $14.36 per hour while HVAC engineers earn a median annual salary of $83,344. Go ahead and find out for yourself by using Monster's Salary Tools. In addition, you'll see a list of areas where your job is in high demand, next potential steps in your career, and top job listings in your field.
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