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Motorboat Operators

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

US jobs
2,480
Median wage
$47,520 a year
Job family
Transportation and material moving

Can agents do the work of motorboat operators?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Transportation and material moving: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)

No direct benchmark gives a success rate.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 29%Operate transportation equipment or vehiclesNot measured
  • 21%Direct organizational operations, activities, or proceduresNot measured
  • 15%Maintain vehicles in working conditionNot measured
  • 8%Tend watercraftNot measured
  • 7%Notify others of emergencies or problemsNot measured
  • 7%Direct security or safety activities or operationsNot measured
  • 7%Schedule operational activitiesNot measured
  • 3%Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areasNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in transportation and material moving, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

  • Waymo Safety Impact data hubby WaymoTask level · Reduction in any-injury-reported crashes vs human benchmark
    82%Waymo Driver (rider-only, 220.6M miles through March 2026) · Mar 2026
    Unrated

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
  • Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
  • Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
  • Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
  • Organize and direct the activities of crew members.
  • Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
  • Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.
  • Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.
  • Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.
  • Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.
  • Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.
  • Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.
Other job titles for this occupation (25)

Boat Operator · Crew Boat Operator · Harbor Pilot · Launch Operator · Launchman · Motorboat Operator · River Pilot · Shoreboat Driver · Water Taxi Business Operator · Water Taxi Operator · Boat Driver · Boat Launch Operator · Boat Person · Boatman · Launch Steward · Mooring Master · Outboard Motorboat Operator · River and Lakes Boatman · Rivers and Lakes Boatman · Rivers and Lakes Leverman · Speedboat Driver · Speedboat Operator · Towboat Operator · Water Taxi Boat Mate · Water Taxi Ferry Operator