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Paths that raise your rate

• Adjuster

  The mechanic who makes a newly installed elevator ride perfectly and pass inspection. The top of the trade in pay and respect.

• Modernization

  Replacing 30-year-old controls and machines in existing buildings. Steady work in older cities.

• Escalators and moving walks

  Malls, transit stations and airports. A specialty within the trade.

• Supervisor or inspector

  Elevator companies and TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) both hire experienced mechanics off the tools.