Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.88 | 07/2016 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.62 | 07/2016 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.25 | 07/2016 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.12 | 07/2016 |
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.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 4.0 | 07/2016 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.88 | 07/2016 |
| Depth Perception | 1.A.4.a.6 | 3.75 | 07/2016 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2016 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.75 | 07/2016 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 07/2016 |
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.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached. | Core | 70 | 07/2016 |
| Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks. | Core | 72 | 07/2016 |
| Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines. | Core | 70 | 07/2016 |
| Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs. | Core | 70 | 07/2016 |
| 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. | Core | 71 | 07/2016 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.98 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.95 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.62 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.42 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.25 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |