Motorboat Operators

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,830 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Motorboat Operator in the United States. The role involves operating small motor-driven boats, adhering to safety protocols, assisting in navigational activities, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should possess skills in equipment operation, communication, and critical thinking. The salary range is between $23,830 and $78,120 annually, providing an opportunity for individuals who enjoy outdoor work and safety management.

Qualifications

• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
• Watch gauges, dials, or indicators to ensure machinery functions properly.
• Effectively communicate verbally.
• Listen carefully and ask questions to clarify.
• Make informed decisions based on weighing options.
• Evaluate logical alternatives for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Take depth soundings in turning basins.
• Maintain desired courses using navigational aids.
• Direct safety operations in emergencies.
• Clean boats and repair hulls with hand tools.
• Follow safety procedures to protect passengers and cargo.
• Service motors with maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Speaking

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Job description

Motorboat Operator

Job Description

Operate small motor-driven boats and assist in navigational activities.

Daily Responsibilities

• Take depth soundings in turning basins.
• Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
• Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
• Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures with hand tools, paint, and brushes.
• Follow safety procedures to protect passengers, cargo, and vessels.
• Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machinery functions properly.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to others, asking questions, and not interrupting inappropriately.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Choosing the best action by weighing costs and benefits.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions.

Related Job Titles

• River and Lakes Boatman
• Boat Launch Operator
• Boat Operator
• Pilot Boat Operator
• Launch Leader

Salary Range

Motorboat Operators earn between $23,830 and $78,120 annually.