What Sailors & Marine Oilers do
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.
- Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
- Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
- Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Industry Areas:
Advanced Manufacturing
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Automotive & Machine Repair
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Transportation
Training Program Areas:
Auto Collision
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Automobile Technician
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Heavy Equipment Operations
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Inland River System
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OCT-Only Advanced Manufacturing
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OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair
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OCT-Only Transportation
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Roustabout
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Seaman
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Transportation Office Support
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Welding
