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| SUMMARY |
Moderate Risk
49%
|
JOB SCORE  |
 4.1/10
|
| CALCULATED |
58%
(Moderate Risk)
|
| POLLING |
40%
(Moderate Risk)
|
|
GROWTH
by year 2033
|
3.5%
|
| WAGES |
$48,400
or $23.27 per hour
|
|
VOLUME
as of 2023
|
29,960
|
| SNOWFLAKE |
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| DECRIPTION | 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. |