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Commercial Divers

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Commercial Divers

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Commercial Divers

Importance
Activity
96% 

Performing General Physical Activities

  • move or fit heavy objects
  • maintain or repair boat or ship hull or superstructure

80% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    76% 

    Handling and Moving Objects

    • cut metal or plastic
    • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
    • stretch, bend, straighten, shape, pound, or press metal or plastic

    76% 

    Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

    • erect machinery in marine or maritime setting
    • set up specialized rigging
    • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
    • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed

    68% 

    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

    • understand construction specifications

    68% 

    Controlling Machines and Processes

    • operate cameras
    • use two-way radio or mobile phone
    • operate video recorders

    64% 

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    • signal directions or warnings to coworkers

    64% 

    Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

      64% 

      Getting Information

      • read blueprints
      • read specifications
      • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

      52% 

      Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

      • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
      • determine amount or kind of explosive needed to complete job

      52% 

      Making Decisions and Solving Problems

      • select ship repair method


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