entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-53-5022-00"
socCode = "53-5022.00"
title = "Motorboat Operators"
summary = "Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities."
aliases = ["Boat Operator", "Launch Operator", "River Pilot", "Water Taxi Business Operator", "Crew Boat Operator", "Harbor Pilot", "Launchman", "Motorboat Operator", "Shoreboat Driver", "Water Taxi Operator", "Boat Driver", "Boat Launch Operator"]
emergingTasks = []

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jobZone = "2"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed"
education = "Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not."
experience = "Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training."
svpRange = "(Below 6.0)"

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "High School Diploma"
percentage = 39.74

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Less than a High School Diploma"
percentage = 34.64

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Bachelor's Degree"
percentage = 13.95

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 8.61

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 2.15

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Doctoral Training"
percentage = 0.91

[educationLevel]
category = "Postsecondary nondegree award"
slug = "postsecondary-nondegree-award"

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medianWage = 51880
meanWage = 55370
pct10Wage = 31970
pct25Wage = 39860
pct75Wage = 68490
pct90Wage = 82330
employment = 2380
areaTitle = "U.S."

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count = 10

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naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 840
medianWage = 60000
lq = 7.36

[[industries.top]]
naics = "71"
slug = "71"
title = "Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation"
level = "Sector"
employment = 320
medianWage = 40390
lq = 7.85

[[industries.top]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 230
medianWage = 49140
lq = 1.65

[[industries.top]]
naics = "44-45"
slug = "44-45"
title = "Retail Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 150
medianWage = 41990
lq = 0.62

[[industries.top]]
naics = "72"
slug = "72"
title = "Accommodation and Food Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 150
medianWage = 37260
lq = 0.68

[[industries.top]]
naics = "23"
slug = "23"
title = "Construction"
level = "Sector"
employment = 90
medianWage = 42060

[[industries.top]]
naics = "61"
slug = "61"
title = "Educational Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 70
medianWage = 60320

[[industries.top]]
naics = "81"
slug = "81"
title = "Other Services (except Public Administration)"
level = "Sector"
employment = 30
medianWage = 51500

[[industries.top]]
naics = "31-33"
slug = "31-33"
title = "Manufacturing"
level = "Sector"
medianWage = 37760

[[industries.top]]
naics = "53"
slug = "53"
title = "Real Estate and Rental and Leasing"
level = "Sector"
medianWage = 38630

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naics = "71"
slug = "71"
title = "Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation"
level = "Sector"
employment = 320
lq = 7.85

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "48-49"
slug = "48-49"
title = "Transportation and Warehousing"
level = "Sector"
employment = 840
lq = 7.36

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "56"
slug = "56"
title = "Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 230
lq = 1.65

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "72"
slug = "72"
title = "Accommodation and Food Services"
level = "Sector"
employment = 150
lq = 0.68

[[industries.concentrated]]
naics = "44-45"
slug = "44-45"
title = "Retail Trade"
level = "Sector"
employment = 150
lq = 0.62

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teleworkable = false
usageTasks = []

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 9
percentile = 5
band = "Low"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 3

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 22
source = "felten_aioe"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 3
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 1
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"

[aiOutlook.freyHistorical]
source = "frey"
label = "Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)"
value = 0.62
percentile = 53
band = "Moderate"
note = "A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking."

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0
beta = 0
gamma = 0

[aiOutlook.bls]
growthPercent = 1.4
growthPercentile = 35
direction = "About average"
annualOpeningsThousands = 0.3
annualOpeningsPercentile = 4
employment2024Thousands = 2.7
employment2034Thousands = 2.8

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.)"
value = -0.8871186
percentile = 22
band = "Low"
note = "How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0
percentile = 3
band = "Low"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "microsoft_applicability"
label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
value = 0.0029317534993333486
percentile = 1
band = "Low"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
version = "2024-2034"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
version = "dingel-neiman-workathome"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "frey_osborne"
version = "frey-osborne-automation"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
version = "working-with-ai"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 16
skills = 31
capabilities = 120
tools = 8
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "1894761479aa2099"

[[tasks]]
text = "Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Direct safety operations in emergency situations."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.k"

[[tasks]]
text = "Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.w"

[[tasks]]
text = "Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Organize and direct the activities of crew members."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.j"

[[tasks]]
text = "Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.4.e"

[[tasks]]
text = "Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.g"

[[tasks]]
text = "Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.j"

[[tasks]]
text = "Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.4.e"

[[tasks]]
text = "Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.2.b.5.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Navigate water vessels."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Operate ships or other watercraft."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.4.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Direct emergency management activities."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.k"

[[activities]]
name = "Direct passenger or freight transport activities."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Direct material handling or moving activities."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.j"

[[activities]]
name = "Secure watercraft to docks, wharves or other vessels."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.w"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain watercraft engines or machinery."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.4.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.g"

[[activities]]
name = "Arrange maintenance activities."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.5.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean vessels or marine equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids."
iwa = "4.A.1.b.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain work equipment or machinery."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.5.a"

[[capabilities]]
name = "Customer and Personal Service"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.36

[[capabilities]]
name = "English Language"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.1

[[capabilities]]
name = "Control Precision"
family = "ability"
value = 4

[[capabilities]]
name = "Education and Training"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.91

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operation and Control"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Spatial Orientation"
family = "ability"
value = 3.88

[[capabilities]]
name = "Public Safety and Security"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.82

[[capabilities]]
name = "Transportation"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.77

[[capabilities]]
name = "Operations Monitoring"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Far Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Problem Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Perceptual Speed"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Arm-Hand Steadiness"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Manual Dexterity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Multilimb Coordination"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Auditory Attention"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Clarity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Mechanical"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.46

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speaking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Monitoring"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Equipment Maintenance"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Selective Attention"
family = "ability"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Judgment and Decision Making"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Sharing"
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value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Response Orientation"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Reaction Time"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Near Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Depth Perception"
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value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Listening"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Flexibility of Closure"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
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value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Rate Control"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Glare Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
family = "ability"
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[[capabilities]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

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name = "Coordination"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

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name = "English Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Maintenance"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Depth Perception"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Listening"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Visualization"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Time Management"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Information Ordering"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Systems Analysis"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Negotiation"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Selection"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Mathematics"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Foreign Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Chemistry"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Installation"
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example = "Autopilot software"
category = "Expert system software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Cartography software"
category = "Map creation software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Echo sounder software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Global positioning system GPS software"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Radar software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Roam Devices Roam Marine Monitor Hub"
category = "Expert system software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "SEA.AI Offshore ONE"
category = "Mobile location based services software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Web browser software"
category = "Internet browser software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

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name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 4.99

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 4.96

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 4.54

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 4.47

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 4.43

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 4.42

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 4.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 4.38

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.29

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions"
value = 4.26

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 4.13

[[workContext]]
name = "Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets"
value = 4.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 4.06

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
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[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 3.86

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures"
value = 3.7

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 3.62

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 3.61

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Contaminants"
value = 3.53

[[workContext]]
name = "In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment"
value = 3.52

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 3.51

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 3.36

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 3.33

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Under Cover"
value = 3.22

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 3.13

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Conditions"
value = 2.99

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 2.94

[[workContext]]
name = "In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment"
value = 2.88

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 2.81

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Sitting"
value = 2.8

[[workContext]]
name = "Public Speaking"
value = 2.69

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 2.65

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 2.63

[[workContext]]
name = "Level of Competition"
value = 2.53

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Hazardous Equipment"
value = 2.48

[[workContext]]
name = "Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment"
value = 2.45

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings"
value = 2.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 2.37

[[workContext]]
name = "E-Mail"
value = 2.35

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name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 6.54

[[personFit]]
name = "Transportation/Machine Operation"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.43

[[personFit]]
name = "Physical/Manual Labor"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.29

[[personFit]]
name = "Mechanics/Electronics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.26

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.66

[[personFit]]
name = "Nature/Outdoors"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 3.3

[[personFit]]
name = "Enterprising"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 3.19

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.56

[[personFit]]
name = "Cautiousness"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.5

[[personFit]]
name = "Management/Administration"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.36

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.22

[[personFit]]
name = "Engineering"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.04

[[personFit]]
name = "Personal Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.01

[[personFit]]
name = "Social"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 1.99

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 1.89

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name = "Attention to Detail"
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socCode = "53-5021.00"
slug = "role-53-5021-00"
title = "Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "53-5011.00"
slug = "role-53-5011-00"
title = "Sailors and Marine Oilers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "53-5031.00"
slug = "role-53-5031-00"
title = "Ship Engineers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "49-3051.00"
slug = "role-49-3051-00"
title = "Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "49-9096.00"
slug = "role-49-9096-00"
title = "Riggers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "53-7031.00"
slug = "role-53-7031-00"
title = "Dredge Operators"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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slug = "role-53-4011-00"
title = "Locomotive Engineers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "53-7041.00"
slug = "role-53-7041-00"
title = "Hoist and Winch Operators"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "53-3032.00"
slug = "role-53-3032-00"
title = "Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-2012.00"
slug = "role-53-2012-00"
title = "Commercial Pilots"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "45-3031.00"
slug = "role-45-3031-00"
title = "Fishing and Hunting Workers"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "53-6011.00"
slug = "role-53-6011-00"
title = "Bridge and Lock Tenders"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[careerClusters]]
cluster = "Supply Chain & Transportation"
slug = "supply-chain-transportation"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Transportation and Materials Moving"
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