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Career: Motorboat Operators
Job Description
Operate small motor-driven boats to carry passengers and freight between ships, or ship to shore. May patrol harbors and beach areas. May assist in navigational activities.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Follow safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels. |
100
|
Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities. |
98
|
Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings. |
97
|
Direct safety operations in emergency situations. |
96
|
Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes. |
94
|
Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms in order to guide boats on desired courses. |
93
|
Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts. |
93
|
Organize and direct the activities of crew members. |
89
|
Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels. |
87
|
Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure. |
87
|
Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats. |
82
|
Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters. |
73
|
Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids. |
73
|
Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts. |
56
|
Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms. |
47
|
Take depth soundings in turning basins. |
41
|
Position booms around docked ships. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
73
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
67
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
67
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
63
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
61
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
60
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
60
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
59
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
57
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
57
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
55
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
55
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
55
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
54
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
52
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
51
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
47
|
Getting Information
|
46
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
45
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
43
|
Processing Information
|
42
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
42
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
41
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
40
|
Thinking Creatively
|
40
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
38
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
38
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
33
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
33
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
32
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
32
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
30
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
29
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
28
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
27
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
25
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
21
|
Interacting With Computers
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|