Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
<ul><li>Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.</li><li>Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.</li><li>Direct safety operations in emergency situations.</li><li>Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.</li><li>Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.</li><li>Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.</li><li>Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.</li><li>Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.</li><li>Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.</li><li>Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.</li><li>Organize and direct the activities of crew members.</li><li>Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.</li><li>Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes.</li><li>Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts.</li></ul>