Commercial Divers - 49-9092.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Work below surface of water, using scuba gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Diver
  • Scuba Diver

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

49-9011.00 Mechanical Door Repairers
49-9012.00 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
49-9021.00 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
49-9021.01 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
49-9031.00 Home Appliance Repairers
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
49-9042.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
49-9044.00 Millwrights
49-9045.00 Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
49-9052.00 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
49-9061.00 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
49-9062.00 Medical Equipment Repairers
49-9063.00 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
49-9064.00 Watch Repairers
49-9069.99 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
49-9091.00 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
49-9092.00 Commercial Divers
49-9093.00 Fabric Menders, Except Garment
49-9094.00 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
49-9095.00 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
49-9096.00 Riggers
49-9097.00 Signal and Track Switch Repairers
49-9098.00 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
49-9099.99 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  • Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  • Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  • Cultivate and harvest marine species, and perform routine work on fish farms.
  • Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  • Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  • Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  • Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  • Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  • Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  • Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  • Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  • Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  • Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  • Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  • Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  • Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  • Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  • Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  • Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  • Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  • Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  • Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  • Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • burn (cut), trim, or scarf metal objects
  • charge blasting holes with explosives
  • cut metal or plastic
  • determine amount or kind of explosive needed to complete job
  • erect machinery in marine or maritime setting
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • identify base metals for welding
  • identify properties of metals for repair or fabrication activities
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • maintain or repair boat or ship hull or superstructure
  • maintain repair records
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • operate cameras
  • operate video recorders
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • read blueprints
  • read specifications
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
  • select ship repair method
  • set up specialized rigging
  • signal directions or warnings to coworkers
  • stretch, bend, straighten, shape, pound, or press metal or plastic
  • understand construction specifications
  • use acetylene welding/cutting torch
  • use arc welding equipment
  • use combination welding procedures
  • use hand or power tools
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
  • weld together metal parts, components, or structures