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Sailors and Marine Oilers

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

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28 tasks19 core, 9 supplemental
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Transportation & Material MovingOne of its 57 occupations
Code
53-5011.00SOC 2018: 53-5011

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19 core tasks and 9 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.Core taskTask 14482Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  2. Task 2. Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.Core taskTask 14479Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2016
  3. Task 3. Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.Core taskTask 14461Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  4. Task 4. Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.Core taskTask 14475Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  5. Task 5. Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.Core taskTask 14462Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2016
  6. Task 6. Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.Core taskTask 14457Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  7. Task 7. Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.Core taskTask 14476Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2016
  8. Task 8. Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.Core taskTask 14480Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  9. Task 9. Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.Core taskTask 14468Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2016
  10. Task 10. Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.Core taskTask 14467Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2016
  11. Task 11. Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.Core taskTask 14458Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  12. Task 12. Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.Core taskTask 14472Rated by 73 people who do the job, July 2016
  13. Task 13. Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.Core taskTask 14469Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2016
  14. Task 14. Load or unload materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.Core taskTask 20934Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2016
  15. Task 15. Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.Core taskTask 14473Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2016
  16. Task 16. Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.Core taskTask 14470Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  17. Task 17. Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.Core taskTask 14465Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  18. Task 18. Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.Core taskTask 14471Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2016
  19. Task 19. Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses or quarterdecks.Core taskTask 14474Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  20. Task 20. Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.Supplemental taskTask 14459Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  21. Task 21. Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.Supplemental taskTask 14460Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2016
  22. Task 22. Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker lights or semaphores.Supplemental taskTask 14481Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2016
  23. Task 23. Overhaul lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.Supplemental taskTask 14464Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2016
  24. Task 24. Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port.Supplemental taskTask 14463Rated by 69 people who do the job, July 2016
  25. Task 25. Record data in ships' logs, such as weather conditions or distances traveled.Supplemental taskTask 20935Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  26. Task 26. Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.Supplemental taskTask 14477Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016
  27. Task 27. Clean and polish wood trim, brass, or other metal parts.Supplemental taskTask 14484Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2016
  28. Task 28. Participate in shore patrols.Supplemental taskTask 14483Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2016

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 53-5011
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