List of SOC 2018

This is the list of Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) updated in 2018, click the SOC code, you can browse more details.

SOC Group	SOC Code	SOC Title	SOC Definition
Minor	53-5000	Water Transportation Workers
Broad	53-5010	Sailors and Marine Oilers
Detailed	53-5011	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.
Broad	53-5020	Ship and Boat Captains and Operators
Detailed	53-5021	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Excludes “Motorboat Operators” (53-5022).
Detailed	53-5022	Motorboat Operators	Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
Broad	53-5030	Ship Engineers
Detailed	53-5031	Ship Engineers	Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. Excludes “Engineers” (17-2000).
Minor	53-6000	Other Transportation Workers
Broad	53-6010	Bridge and Lock Tenders

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