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Sailors and Marine Oilers in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Sailors and Marine Oilers on average make:
$56,160 ($27.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
4
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a no formal education.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman), Able Bodied Watchman (AB Watchman), Able Seaman, Barge Hand, Barge Worker, Bargeman, Boat Crew Deck Hand, Boat Deckhand, Boat Hand, Boat Laborer

Tools Used

Air chippers, Anti-exposure coveralls, Bilge pumping systems, Blinker lights, Bolt cutters, Bridge telephones, Carbon dioxide CO2 firefighting systems, Cargo booms, Cargo derricks, Cargo hooks

Tasks

  • Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
  • Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
  • 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.
  • Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.

Personality

Dependability, Cooperation, Concern for Others, Attention to Detail, Self-Control, Initiative, Social Orientation, Persistence, Integrity, Adaptability/Flexibility

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