Commercial Divers

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Job Description: Work below surface of water, using scuba gear to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.

Commercial Divers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Perceptual Speed. Commercial Divers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Building and Construction, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Operation Monitoring.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Getting Information
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Processing Information
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  

Abilities

Extent Flexibility
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Near Vision
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Control Precision
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Expression
  
Visualization
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Far Vision
  
Reaction Time
  
Speech Recognition
  
Stamina
  
Trunk Strength
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Static Strength
  
Selective Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Originality
  
Speech Clarity
  
Time Sharing
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Response Orientation
  
Speed of Closure
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Auditory Attention
  
Rate Control
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Memorization
  
Number Facility
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Night Vision
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Sound Localization
  
Explosive Strength
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Building and Construction
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Physics
  
Design
  
Mathematics
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Chemistry
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Administration and Management
  
Education and Training
  
Biology
  
English Language
  
Geography
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Psychology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Clerical
  
Production and Processing
  
Telecommunications
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Communications and Media
  
Therapy and Counseling
  

Wages

New Jersey
$79,380  
 
California
$77,240  
 
Washington
$66,090  
 
New York
$65,100  
 
Hawaii
$64,060  
 
Louisiana
$53,800  
 
Alaska
$50,740  
 
Connecticut
$49,240  
 
Texas
$45,990  
 
South Carolina
$41,690  
 
Virginia
$40,830  
 
Florida
$40,240  
 
Missouri
$39,650  
 
Guam
$22,950  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Active Listening
  
Coordination
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Operation and Control
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Repairing
  
Instructing
  
Time Management
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Writing
  
Troubleshooting
  
Equipment Selection
  
Active Learning
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Systems Analysis
  
Negotiation
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Service Orientation
  
Science
  
Mathematics
  
Installation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Persistence
  
Initiative
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Self Control
  
Cooperation
  
Attention to Detail
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Innovation
  
Leadership
  
Independence
  
Integrity
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Contact With Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Telephone
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Physical Proximity
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Consequence of Error
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Level of Competition
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Work Schedules
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Degree of Automation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Cultivate and harvest marine species, and perform routine work on fish farms.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  
Cultivate and harvest marine species, and perform routine work on fish farms.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Cultivate and harvest marine species, and perform routine work on fish farms.
  
Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Cultivate and harvest marine species, and perform routine work on fish farms.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  
Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  
Cultivate and harvest marine species, and perform routine work on fish farms.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  
Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install pilings or footings for piers and bridges.
  
Salvage wrecked ships and/or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools, and explosive charges when necessary.
  
Remove obstructions from strainers and marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic and power hand tools.
  
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
  
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, and cleanup operations.
  
Set or guide placement of pilings and sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, and platforms.
  
Install, inspect, clean, and repair piping and valves.
  
Take test samples and photographs to assess the condition of vessels and structures.
  
Inspect and test docks, ships, bouyage systems, plant intakes and outflows, and underwater pipelines, cables, and sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
  
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
  
Repair ships, bridge foundations, and other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
  
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
  
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
  
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, and related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
  
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
  
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
  
Check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses and gauges.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Drill holes in rock, and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
  
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
  
Cultivate and harvest marine species, and perform routine work on fish farms.
  
Perform offshore oil and gas exploration and extraction duties such as conducting underwater surveys and repairing and maintaining drilling rigs and platforms.
  
Remove rubbish and pollution from the sea.
  
Supervise and train other divers, including hobby divers.
  
Carry out non-destructive testing such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses