Wake up in the bus, eat some breakfast and usually jump on craigslist. (It's become an essential tool for travelers). If we have no money we go to a populated parking lot (Walmart) and start talking to people about the chips on the windshields and share our story about our travels with them. We repair chipped windshields before they crack out and this is done on the spot in 5 minutes making it a very convenient service. If we have money we search for volunteer work where ever we are.
CAREER
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$37,710
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-0.4% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Do
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Other Job Titles Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers May Have
Automotive Glass Installer (Auto Glass Installer), Automotive Glass Technician (Auto Glass Technician), Automotive Glazier (Auto Glazier), Glass Installer, Glass Installer Technician, Glass Technician, Windshield Installer, Windshield Repair Technician
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
- Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
- Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
- Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
- Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (53%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Business/Commerce, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Sales experience.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
You must be able to talk and hold a conversation while being seen as a friend and not a sales person.
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