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Bombero forestal/vigilante de torre de incendios

Wildland firefighters combat and prevent forest or prairie fires. Fire tower watchmen reside in fire towers to observe a particular area for fires and then notify the proper authorities. A

Herrador

A farrier specializes in the hoof care of equine, such as horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Typically, farriers clean, trim and shoe horses’ hooves to maintain the animal’s well-being and

Operador de aserradero

Sawmill operators are responsible for daily production, quality control, safety and operation of a sawmill and its employees. They maintain the equipment necessary to produce lumber in a safe and

Técnico de mantenimiento/servicio

Maintenance/service technicians perform basic diagnosis and repairs on gasoline engines, diesel engines, transmissions and various agricultural equipment. They are the main point of contact for clients as their equipment is

Registrador

Loggers work in the wood/timber industry cutting down trees and processing them into logs. They use chain saws and other specialty logging equipment to remove excess limbs and branches and

Técnico de aerogeneradores

Wind turbine technicians are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of wind turbines. They conduct basic cleaning and maintenance of wind turbines and are always focused on safety. Wind

Técnico de tratamiento de aguas

Water treatment technicians are responsible for maintaining operational compliance of wastewater treatment systems and the storage of hazardous waste. Water treatment technicians perform daily monitoring of plant functions, which includes

Transportista de ganado

Livestock haulers safely and efficiently deliver livestock from a farm to a market or processing plant with animal welfare being their foremost concern. They are responsible for all needed maintenance

Subastador de ganado

A livestock auctioneer assists in the sale of animals at public auctions by assisting farmers in selecting and organizing bringing their livestock to the sale and signaling bids from audience

Técnico de pesca

Fisheries technicians oversee and assist in the daily work completed at a fishery. They ensure fish are healthy, properly housed and fed and are responsible for general maintenance around the