O*NET-SOC 49-9092.00

Commercial Divers

Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8807/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7507/2015
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.7507/2015
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6207/2015
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.507/2015
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.3807/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1207/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.14.007/2015
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.007/2015
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.007/2015
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.8807/2015
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.8807/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.Core6507/2015
Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.Core6307/2015
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.Core6507/2015
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.Core6507/2015
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.Core6507/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Investigative3.611/2023
Conventional3.111/2023
Enterprising1.6611/2023
Artistic1.3511/2023
Social1.111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.