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Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients and rendering first aid. May be required to have Red Cross first-aid training certificate.
- 1998 employment: 19,000
- Projected 1998-2008 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Amusement and recreation attendants
Perform any of a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation
facility. Schedule use of recreation facilities, allocate equipment to
participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, collect fees for
games played, or operate carnival rides and amusement concessions.
- 1998 employment: 337,000
- Projected 1998-2008 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Baggage porters and bellhops
Carry baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at
hotels or similar establishments. Additional duties include assisting
handicapped persons, running errands, delivering ice, and directing people
to their desired destinations.
- 1998 employment: 40,000
- Projected 1998-2008 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Crossing guards
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as
street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
- 1998 employment: 54,000
- Projected 1998-2008 employment change: Slower than average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers
Assist patrons at entertainment events, such as sporting events, motion
pictures, or theater performances. Collect admission tickets and passes from
patrons. May assist in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and
locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones.
- 1998 employment: 84,000
- Projected 1998-2008 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
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