Motorboat Operators
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What they do:
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
On the job, you would:
- Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
- Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
- Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Spatial
- know where things are around you
- imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Concern for Others
- Achievement/Effort
- Initiative
- Persistence
- Independence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Echo sounder software
- Radar software
Expert system software
- Autopilot software
Mobile location based services software
- Global positioning system GPS software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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