| Job Zone One - Little or No Preparation New to the workplace? Looking for a job that is short-term? Interested in part-time work? These occupations often allow a person to work and pursue other interests at the same time. In general, no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license. Employees in these occupations may need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker would show such an employee how to do the job.
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O*Net
Code |
Occupational Titles in Job Zone One |
Employ-
ment |
New
Positions |
New
Staff |
Entry
Wage |
| 41-2011 |
Cashiers |
77,876 |
971 |
4,783 |
$7.97 |
| 35-3021 |
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food |
58,516 |
957 |
3,514 |
$7.90 |
| 35-3031 |
Waiters and Waitresses |
47,694 |
845 |
3,320 |
$7.74 |
| 37-2011 |
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
46,017 |
937 |
1,819 |
$8.49 |
| 37-2012 |
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners |
38,254 |
554 |
1,363 |
$7.90 |
| 35-3022 |
Counter Attendants, Cafe, Food Concession and Coffee Shop |
15,360 |
197 |
1,206 |
$7.88 |
| 37-3011 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
21,396 |
506 |
977 |
$8.97 |
| 41-2021 |
Counter and Rental Clerks |
17,671 |
240 |
921 |
$7.81 |
| 53-7064 |
Packers and Packagers, Hand |
21,721 |
278 |
687 |
$7.96 |
| 35-2021 |
Food Preparation Workers |
13,594 |
192 |
676 |
$7.97 |
| 35-9021 |
Dishwashers |
11,869 |
205 |
609 |
$7.81 |
| 53-3033 |
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services |
18,913 |
357 |
532 |
$9.38 |
| 53-7061 |
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment |
10,151 |
131 |
487 |
$8.00 |
| 35-9011 |
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers |
9,373 |
157 |
473 |
$7.76 |
| 53-3031 |
Driver/Sales Workers |
13,028 |
200 |
414 |
$7.98 |
| 35-9031 |
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shops |
7,889 |
138 |
391 |
$7.75 |
| 51-9198 |
Helpers--Production Workers |
7,847 |
141 |
363 |
$8.41 |
| 39-3091 |
Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
5,601 |
124 |
287 |
$7.93 |
| 43-5052 |
Postal Service Mail Carriers |
6,467 |
69 |
273 |
$17.33 |
| 39-3031 |
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers |
3,977 |
33 |
261 |
$7.86 | Some occupations may not be presented due to confidentiality standards, or other technical constraints.
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