Typical Tasks
Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.
Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
Organize and direct the activities of crew members.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Concern for Others
Persistence
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Independence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Speaking
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Common Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
