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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 Control
3.9
Operation Monitoring
3.8
Speaking
3.5
Active Listening
3.4
Judgment and Decision Making
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.2
Monitoring
3.2
Equipment Maintenance
3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service
4.2
Geography
3.8
Mechanical
3.8
Transportation
3.5
Public Safety and Security
3.5
Biology
3.2
English Language
3.1
Administration and Management
2.7
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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