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Motorboat Operators - 53-5022.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Boat Operator
Crew Boat Operator
Harbor Pilot
Launch Operator
Launchman

Motorboat Operator
River Pilot
Shoreboat Driver
Water Taxi Business Operator
Water Taxi Operator

SOC Occupation Groups

53-0000	Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-5000	Water Transportation Workers
53-5020	Ship and Boat Captains and Operators
53-5022.00	Motorboat Operators

Related Occupations

45-3031.00	Fishing and Hunting Workers Bright Outlook
49-3051.00	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-9096.00	Riggers
53-2012.00	Commercial Pilots
53-3032.00	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
53-5011.00	Sailors and Marine Oilers
53-5021.00	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
53-5031.00	Ship Engineers
53-7031.00	Dredge Operators
53-7041.00	Hoist and Winch Operators

Tasks

Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.
Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes.
Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.
Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.
Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
Organize and direct the activities of crew members.
Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.
Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms.
Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.
Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.
Take depth soundings in turning basins.
Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts.

Detailed Work Activities

Arrange maintenance activities.
Clean vessels or marine equipment.
Direct emergency management activities.
Direct material handling or moving activities.
Direct passenger or freight transport activities.
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
Navigate water vessels.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Operate ships or other watercraft.
Secure watercraft to docks, wharves or other vessels.

Military Crosswalk Titles

(11) Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Coxswain (Navy - Enlisted)
7 Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Coxswain (Navy - Enlisted)
Able Seaman (Navy - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Craftsman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Helper, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Aeromedical Education Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Allergy/Immunization Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Flight and Operational Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Independent Duty Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, National Registry Paramedic (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, Neurodiagnostic Medical Technician (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Medical Service Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewmember (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Assistant Navigator (Navy - Enlisted)
Boatswain Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Boatswain's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Boatswain's Mate (Navy - Enlisted)
Cannon Crewmember (Army - Enlisted)
Causeway Barge Ferry Coxswain (Navy - Enlisted)
Causeway Lighterage Craftmaster (Navy - Enlisted)
Cavalry Scout (Army - Enlisted)
Combat Engineer (Army - Enlisted)
Combat Engineer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Combat Medic Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft (CRRC) Coxswain (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Critical Skills Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Deep Submergence Vehicle (DSV) Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Diver (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Diving Specialist (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Force Protection Boat Coxswain (Navy - Enlisted)
Harbor/Docking Pilot (Navy - Enlisted)
Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)

Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Hospital Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Landing Craft Air Cushion Craftmaster (Navy - Enlisted)
Landing Craft Utility Craftsmaster (Navy - Enlisted)
LCAC Craft Pilot 2nd Position (C2P) (Navy - Enlisted)
LCAC Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
LCAC-100 Deck Engineer (Navy - Enlisted)
LCAC-100 Flight Engineer (Navy - Enlisted)
Marine Deck Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Marine Safety Specialist Deck (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Marine Safety Specialist Engineer (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) Coxswain (Navy - Enlisted)
Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Navigation Administrator (Navy - Enlisted)
Navigation Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Navigation Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
Navy Diver (Navy - Enlisted)
Operations Systems Specialist (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Ordinary Seaman (Navy - Enlisted)
Pararescue (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Pararescue Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Quartermaster (Navy - Enlisted)
Quartermaster Journeyman (Navy - Enlisted)
Reconnaissance Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Rigid Raiding Craft (RRC)/Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) Coxswain (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Seaman (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Seaman (Navy - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Special Warfare Boat Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Special Warfare Combatant Craft Technician CWO (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman Master (Navy - Enlisted)
Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman Senior (Navy - Enlisted)
Special Warfare Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Assistant Navigator (ANAV) (Navy - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tugmaster (Navy - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Watercraft Engineer (Army - Enlisted)
Watercraft Operator (Army - Enlisted)
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Dock Hand

Motorboat Operator