Jobs / Physical work / 53-5011.00
Sailors and Marine Oilers
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.
- US jobs
- 31,670
- Median wage
- $51,520 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
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- Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
- 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.
- Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
- Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
- Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
- Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
- Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
- Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
- Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
- Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Other job titles for this occupation (39)
AB Seaman (Able Bodied Seaman) · AB Watchman (Able Bodied Watchman) · Able Seaman · Deck Hand · Deckhand · Deckhand Engineer · Oiler · Pilot Boat Deckhand · Relief Deckhand · Tankerman · Barge Hand · Bargeman · Boat Deckhand · Boat Hand · Boatman · Buoy Tender · Ferry Hand · Ferryman · Float Tender · Floatman · Marine Oiler · Marine Technician (Marine Tech) · Marine Water Tender · Mariner · Merchant Marine · Merchant Mariner · Merchant Seaman · Ordinary Seaman · Refrigerating Oiler · Roustabout · Sailor · Scow Hand · Scowman · Seaman · Steerer · Steersman · Vessel Ordinary Seaman · Yacht Hand · Yachtsman