Dalton Douangdara
High School: Har-Ber High School in Springdale  •  Age: 19
Training: Arkansas Construction Education Foundation & Kimbel Mechanical Systems
Degree: Certificate of Completion, U.S. Department of Labor
Employer: Kimbel Mechanical Systems in Fayetteville

"I can enjoy the money and not having to do homework and just do my life as I please."

THIS OPTION IS FOR YOU IF...

√ You’re a team player
√ You have a good attitude
√ You're reliable and honest

Job Outlook
+16%
Expected growth from 2016 to 2026 in the United States

440
Average annual job openings in Arkansas

3,980
Expected number of jobs in Arkansas by 2026

What does a plumber do?
Plumbers install, maintain and repair water systems in homes and businesses. They install pipes that carry the liquids or gases, and they upgrade and repair existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions, determine the materials needed and prepare a cost estimate
• Install pipes that can carry water, steam, air or waste
• Ensure that all systems and equipment meet safety standards and building codes
• Install fixtures like sinks and tanks
• Resolve plumbing problems
• Cut into infrastructure such as walls or ceilings to make room for the pipes and fixtures

High-end earners (top 10%) make
$87,927

Median Wages in the U.S.
$50,174 - Annual | $20.38 - Hourly

TRAINING PROGRAMS
Arkansas Construction Education Foundation
Action Mechanical
Kimbel Mechanical Systems
National Park College
North Arkansas College
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Ultimate Technical Academy

READY TO HIRE YOU!
Action Mechanical
Associated General Contractors
CenterPoint Energy
Kimbel Mechanical Systems
McKee Foods Corporation
Tyson Foods

SOURCES: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  / Be Pro Be Proud  /  PayScale  / Projections Managing Partnership  /  Marcy McCroskey & Nathan Ervin

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