Sailor / Marine Oiler

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: AB Seaman (Able Bodied Seaman); AB Watchman (Able Bodied Watchman); Able Seaman; Deck Hand; Deckhand; Deckhand Engineer; Oiler; Pilot Boat Deckhand; Relief Deckhand; Tankerman

Tasks

• Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
• Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
• 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.
• Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
• Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
• Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
• Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
• Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
• Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
• Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.

Knowledge

• Transportation
• English Language
• Public Safety and Security
• Geography

Skills

• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning

Abilities

• Far Vision
• Problem Sensitivity
• Oral Comprehension
• Control Precision
• Perceptual Speed
• Manual Dexterity
• Multilimb Coordination
• Depth Perception
• Auditory Attention
• Flexibility of Closure
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Selective Attention
• Reaction Time
• Static Strength
• Near Vision
• Visual Color Discrimination
• Glare Sensitivity
• Oral Expression
• Information Ordering
• Spatial Orientation
• Finger Dexterity
• Response Orientation
• Trunk Strength
• Stamina
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Hearing Sensitivity
• Speech Clarity
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Visualization
• Time Sharing
• Dynamic Strength
• Extent Flexibility
• Night Vision
• Peripheral Vision
• Sound Localization
• Speech Recognition