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Swamper (occupational title)

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who assists a more skilled firefighter. For example a saw swamper clears cut brush and trees behind a sawyer and a dozer swamper works as an assistant to a bulldozer operator.
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A laborer in the oil and gas transportation services used in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas resources.
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industry, a kitchen aid, and personnel who clean up after closing of a restaurant, bar, or nightclub.
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person, or someone who performs odd jobs) in support of a skilled worker. According to the
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is an occupational slang term for an assistant worker (
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Swamper
unskilled
maintenance
Oxford English Dictionary

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"World Wide Words: Swamper"
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Cleaning and maintenance occupations

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