Category: Transportation and Material Moving
These occupations operate vehicles or machinery to move people or materials by air, water, or land. Examples include Pilots, Conductors, Sailors, and Packagers.
Subcategories
Air Transportation Workers
Air Traffic Controllers 53-2021.00
Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.
Airfield Operations Specialists 53-2022.00
Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel; dispatching; using airfield landing and navigational aids; implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records; and applying knowledge of weather information.
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011.00
Pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport rating and certification in specific aircraft type used.
Commercial Pilots 53-2012.00
Pilot and navigate the flight of small fixed or rotary winged aircraft, primarily for the transport of cargo and passengers. Requires Commercial Rating.
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Material Moving Workers
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 53-7061.00
Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 53-7011.00
Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
Crane and Tower Operators 53-7021.00
Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.
Dredge Operators 53-7031.00
Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials from lakes, rivers, or streams; and to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 53-7032.00
Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
Material Moving Workers, Continued
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators 53-7071.00
Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
Hoist and Winch Operators 53-7041.00
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 53-7051.00
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 53-7062.00
Manually move freight, stock, or other materials or perform other unskilled general labor. Includes all unskilled manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining 53-7033.00
Operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
Material Moving Workers, Continued
Machine Feeders and Offbearers 53-7063.00
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Material Moving Workers, All Other 53-7199.99
All material moving workers not listed separately.
Packers and Packagers, Hand 53-7064.00
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 53-7072.00
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 53-7081.00
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
Material Moving Workers, Continued
Shuttle Car Operators 53-7111.00
Operate diesel or electric-powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or conveyor.
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 53-7121.00
Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.
Wellhead Pumpers 53-7073.00
Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.
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Motor Vehicle Operators
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 53-3011.00
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Bus Drivers, School 53-3022.00
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 53-3021.00
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Driver/Sales Workers 53-3031.00
Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up and deliver items, such as laundry. May also take orders and collect payments. Includes newspaper delivery drivers.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 53-3099.99
All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 53-3041.00
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 53-3032.00
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. May be required to unload truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 53-3033.00
Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require use of automatic routing or location software. May load and unload truck.
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Other Transportation Workers
Aviation Inspectors 53-6051.01
Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.
Bridge and Lock Tenders 53-6011.00
Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway passages. May supervise such operations. Includes drawbridge operators, lock tenders and operators, and slip bridge operators.
Freight and Cargo Inspectors 53-6051.08
Inspect the handling, storage, and stowing of freight and cargoes.
Parking Lot Attendants 53-6021.00
Park automobiles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May collect fee.
Service Station Attendants 53-6031.00
Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, install antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
Traffic Technicians 53-6041.00
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.
Transportation Inspectors 53-6051.00
Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transport inspectors, such as freight inspectors, car inspectors, rail inspectors, and other nonprecision inspectors of other types of transportation vehicles.
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation 53-6051.07
Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
Transportation Workers, All Other 53-6099.99
All transportation workers not listed separately.
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Rail Transportation Workers
Locomotive Engineers 53-4011.00
Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or manual signals, and railroad rules and regulations.
Locomotive Firers 53-4012.00
Monitor locomotive instruments and watch for dragging equipment, obstacles on rights-of-way, and train signals during run. Watch for and relay traffic signals from yard workers to yard engineer in railroad yard.
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other 53-4099.99
All rail transportation workers not listed separately.
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers 53-4013.00
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 53-4021.00
Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 53-4031.00
Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight train. Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within yard of railroad, industrial plant, or similar location. Yardmasters coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains, yard switching, and review train schedules and switching orders.
Subway and Streetcar Operators 53-4041.00
Operate subway or elevated suburban train with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar to transport passengers. May handle fares.
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Supervisors
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 53-1011.00
Direct ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. Determine the quantity and orientation of cargo and compute aircraft center of gravity. May accompany aircraft as member of flight crew and monitor and handle cargo in flight, and assist and brief passengers on safety and emergency procedures.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 53-1021.00
Supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers.
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 53-1031.00
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.
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Water Transportation Workers
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 53-5021.00
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats, that travel into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, and sounds and on rivers, lakes, bays, and oceans. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
Mates—Ship, Boat, and Barge 53-5021.02
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.
Motorboat Operators 53-5022.00
Operate small motor-driven boats to carry passengers and freight between ships, or ship to shore. May patrol harbors and beach areas. May assist in navigational activities.
Pilots, Ship 53-5021.03
Command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, and sounds, and on rivers, lakes, and bays. Must be licensed by U.S. Coast Guard with limitations indicating class and tonnage of vessels for which license is valid and route and waters that may be piloted.
Sailors and Marine Oilers 53-5011.00
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.
Ship and Boat Captains 53-5021.01
Command vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters.
Ship Engineers 53-5031.00
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
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