The want ads around here are packed with companies looking for drivers with a CDL and heavy equipment operators. HVAC and electrician skills also seem in fairly high demand.
There was an interesting story in a shipping industry trade publication about some problems they’re having at one of the big East Coast ports. They are dealing with lower productivity in recent months because the ILA union can’t find enough qualified technicians to keep the lift and hauling equipment at the port maintained in good working order.