Motorboat Operators Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Motorboat Operators

The main tasks and work activities of Motorboat Operators are to follow safety procedures for vehicle operation, operate ships or other watercraft, direct emergency management activities, direct material handling or moving activities. In general, for the Motorboat Operators, operation and Control, operation Monitoring, speaking, active Listening and other 13 skills are required.

Motorboat Operators Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Motorboat Operators jobs. 6.26% of Motorboat Operators have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 47.34% of Motorboat Operators have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

20.55%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

6.26%

Post-Secondary Certificate

47.34%

Some College Courses

25.63%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.22%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Motorboat Operators

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

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicPerforming for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentServicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

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

Skills and Abilities for Motorboat Operators

Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Service OrientationActively looking for ways to help people.
Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Management of Personnel ResourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Far VisionThe ability to see details at a distance.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Spatial OrientationThe ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Auditory AttentionThe ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Response OrientationThe ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Depth PerceptionThe ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Time SharingThe ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Flexibility of ClosureThe ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Adjustable wrenchese.g. Adjustable wrench sets
Safety hornse.g. Air horns
Exterior ship or boat lightinge.g. Anchor lights
Dewatering pumpse.g. Automatic bilge pumps
Flame arrestore.g. Backfire flame arrestors
Binocularse.g. Binoculars
Boathookse.g. Boat hooks
Marine steering geare.g. Boat steering mechanisms
Tillerse.g. Boat tillers
Towing hooke.g. Boat towing hooks
Boat Trailere.g. Boat towing trailers
Sail boomse.g. Booms
Tie down anchorse.g. Burying anchors
Shacklese.g. Captive-pin shackles
Swivel carabinere.g. Carabiners
Fire extinguisherse.g. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers
Carbon monoxide analyzere.g. Carbon monoxide detectors
Anchor linese.g. Chafing gear
Radio access equipmente.g. Citizen's band CB radios
Tie down anchorse.g. Danforth anchors

Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge 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.
GeographyKnowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
TransportationKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
BiologyKnowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Motorboat Operators Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Motorboat Operators

Skills and Abilities for Motorboat Operators