Motorboat Operators
O*NET Code: 53-5022.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
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💼 Also Known As
Boat DriverBoat Launch OperatorBoat OperatorBoat PersonBoatmanCrew Boat OperatorHarbor PilotLaunch OperatorLaunch StewardLaunchmanMooring MasterMotorboat OperatorOutboard Motorboat OperatorRiver and Lakes BoatmanRiver PilotRivers and Lakes BoatmanRivers and Lakes LevermanShoreboat DriverSpeedboat DriverSpeedboat Operator
⚡ Skills (14)
Operation and Control4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Speaking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Active Listening3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (8)
0Autopilot software
Expert system software
0Cartography software
Map creation software
0Echo sounder software
Analytical or scientific software
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0Radar software
Analytical or scientific software
0Roam Devices Roam Marine Monitor Hub
Expert system software
0SEA.AI Offshore ONE
Mobile location based services software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Motorboat Operators → Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (79% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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