u/Prestigious_Car1089

So, I posted a few days ago about getting my WW-D license as a drinking water operator of two years. I just got word that the highest paying water/wastewater job in my area has an operator retiring and they’ll be posting the job in the next week or so. From what Ive gathered from several people in the industry the only way to get a job there is to wait for someone to retire because absolutely nobody leaves.

They pay around $10hr more than anywhere else within an hour of here, it’s a true M-F, union, basically fully paid benefits, you get the idea, it’s basically the job that everyone in the area waits around for.

To be clear, I absolutely do not expect to get this job lol I know EVERY operator within an hour of the plant will be applying for this position and many of them with A level licenses. I’m just trying to see if there’s anything I’m missing to give myself a better shot at it, if anything I’m hoping they’ll remember me for future openings.

The main things I usually touch on during interviews is:

1. safety
2. Will work any shift. (Not as relevant for this one)
3. Willingness to learn
4. Just overall being competent and showing i can do the job and im not a jackass to work with

Honestly, part of my pitch might be that I’m still in my 20s, and the likelihood of me working there for the next 30-40 years is basically 100%.

Curious to hear others thoughts?

I have two different (but similar) opportunities. My question is more or less which industry would be better long term.

Both jobs are commission only (doesn’t bother me I’ve worked commission only in the past selling decks/fences/windows, etc and did very well).

Average rep makes 150k+. Both W2 positions, I run leads given to me by the company and close them, no cold calling. Appointment times/territory are basically the same.

Both are well established companies that have been around for a long time, I’ve talked to reps from each company and both companies seem to have similar pros and cons. I can’t stress enough how similar the roles are lol

To be honest, neither one of these industries make me feel “warm and fuzzy” but I do enjoy that i will be helping someone fix an actual problem regardless of the industry. Both (seem) like long term fits.

Any input from guys and gals in either of these?

Have an opportunity to join a pretty big foundation repair company. I’m not in sales anymore but I did home improvement one call close sales a couple of years ago (windows, decks, fences, etc) for a few years and was making 150k+ a year. I only left because I felt like a shit person charging people double what they should be paying just so I could make money. If you know anything about those companies you know what I’m talking about lol

Anyway, not in sales anymore but missing the money. My buddy (who also worked in home improvement sales) just started working at the company and says it’s cake compared to the other company we used to work for, but he’s only been there a few months so was hoping to find some more input.