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CAREER
Motorboat Operators
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$55,910
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+0.1% (little or no change)
Career
What Motorboat Operators Do
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
Other Job Titles Motorboat Operators May Have
Boat Operator, Charter Boat Operator, Crew Boat Operator, Launch Operator, Launchman, Pilot Boat Operator, Water Taxi Operator
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
- Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
- Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
- Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
- Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Motorboat Operators
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (34%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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