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What do you do for work?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by 4x4Runner, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. Nov 24, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    Doogz

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    yep..
    Carpenter/handy man. Im in nursing school so that'll be the next gig. Really looking forward to graduating.

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  2. Nov 24, 2017 at 1:33 PM
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    BikerinBlak909

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    Alot guys at my work are leaving or have already left for the water district, metro water. They say cuz they are tired of the rotating shifts and its more $$$.

    I'm a Millwright at a steel mill for almost 2 years now. Before I was at Costco part time which sucked, I hate working with the public. I did light fabrication on the side n went to welding school/Jr college.
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    Kinsail48

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    We haul cement dust out of Dragon Products in Maine. The trailer is a tri axle 1240ci Heil. Pretty interesting job. Sure beats hauling dry van and reefer trailers.
     
  4. Nov 24, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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    nDub

    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    Metro water would be a good gig.

    I work for San Francisco PUC
     
  5. Nov 24, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    Sear87

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    Mining engineer. Currently working as a tech rep for an explosives company.
     
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  6. Nov 26, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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  7. Nov 27, 2017 at 5:54 AM
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    Martyinco

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  8. Nov 29, 2017 at 9:57 PM
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    Lumberjackcoma

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    Was repairing wind turbines for the last 3 years, now back to school for Mechanical Engineering :) 24259694_10156963024632796_1524150325_o.jpg
     
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  9. Nov 29, 2017 at 10:09 PM
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    FastEddy59

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  10. Nov 30, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    Longshoreman

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    Ahh cement. Heavy stuff. Makes for a lower center of gravity. What I liked most about hauling bulk was that it was always one drop per load as opposed to freight.
     
  11. Nov 30, 2017 at 4:56 PM
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    Kinsail48

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    Heavy indeed. We haul 100k in Maine and 99k in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The trailers we use are set up pretty good so the center of gravity dose stay pretty low. Sometimes I do miss hauling P&D though. 20 stops a day helps you stay in shape. The cement business is a good way to get fat lol.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2017 at 5:02 PM
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    PDXTshirtTacoma

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    General Contractor specializing in wind damaged roof restoration.

    Northwest rains slows us down in the winter so decided to do something that my artistic background can be utilized. I am opening a custom shirt printing shop in January. Hopefully you will wear one of my designs at some point!

    Cheers.
     
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  13. Nov 30, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    theredofshaw

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    Maybe New Tacomaworld t-shirts? @tcBob ?
     
  14. Nov 30, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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    Kyitty

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    You are a brave SOB.

    Could never get up on those suckers.
     
  15. Nov 30, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    Lumberjackcoma

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    haha, thanks! The only rough part is when it's really windy and your working up top. The views are worth the height!
     
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  16. Nov 30, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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    cconzelmann

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    Mechanical Engineer designing ROVs (remotely operated vehicles aka unmanned submarines) and subsea robotic arms
     
  17. Nov 30, 2017 at 8:39 PM
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    PDXTshirtTacoma

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  18. Nov 30, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    Kyitty

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    Yeah I'm not a heights person. And I've seen a couple documentary videos about being on top of those suckers... no interest. LOL I understand the wind up there gets nasty at times.
     
  19. Nov 30, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    FastEddy59

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    Like a "wet" Canadarm?
     
  20. Nov 30, 2017 at 8:44 PM
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    FastEddy59

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    Armed 'n dangerous
     
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