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Motorboat Operators
SOC 53-5022.00
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation and Control3.9
Operation Monitoring3.8
Speaking3.5
Active Listening3.4
Judgment and Decision Making3.4
Critical Thinking3.2
Monitoring3.2
Equipment Maintenance3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service4.2
Geography3.8
Mechanical3.8
Transportation3.5
Public Safety and Security3.5
Biology3.2
English Language3.1
Administration and Management2.7
Key Tasks
1Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
2Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
3Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
4Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
5Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.
Also Known As
Boat Captain
Boat Driver
Boat Launch Operator
Boat Operator
Boat Person
Boatman
Captain
Charter Boat Operator
Charter Leader
Crew Boat Operator
Tools & Equipment
Adjustable wrench sets
Air horns
Anchor lights
Automatic bilge pumps
Backfire flame arrestors
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