Ferry Operator
Other Titles
Ferry Terminal Worker
Ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. They are employed by the government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities.
Operates power ferry to transport passengers, motor vehicles, and freight across river: Signals passengers to board ferryboat and directs loading of motor vehicles and freight.
Signals DECKHAND to raise loading ramp and to pull guard chain across entry.
Starts engine to move ferry to opposite side of body of water.
May collect fares from customers or signals FERRY-OPERATOR HELPER to collect fares.
Determines course and speed of ferry, utilizing knowledge of weather conditions and water currents.
Reverses engines and steers boat into landing pier.
Inspects, lubricates, and performs emergency repairs to railings, pontoons, and winches to ensure safe operation of ferry.
May maintain operations log.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Operation and Control→ Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Social Perceptiveness→ Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public→ Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Documenting/Recording Information→ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization→ Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect o
Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards.
Control equipment that regulates vehicle traffic.
Control pumps or pumping equipment.
Direct vehicle traffic.
Monitor vehicle movement or location.
Record operational details of travel.
Prepare accident or incident reports.
Monitor traffic signals.
Operate communications equipment or systems.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Clean machinery or equipment.
Secure watercraft to docks, wharves or other vessels.
Arrange maintenance activities.
Clean facilities or work areas.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Depth Perception→ The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.
Hearing Sensitivity→ The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Multilimb Coordination→ The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Public Safety and Security→ Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training→ Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Electronic mail software -- e.g., Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software -- e.g., Sage; Xero; Sapama; ebizframe; Macro 2000; SYSPRO ERP; QuickEasy BOS; TrueERP; Microsoft Dynamics; NetSuite ERP; Oracle PeopleSoft; SAP software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software -- Virtual private networking VPN software
Office suite software -- e.g., Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Microsoft Excel
Word processing software -- e.g., Microsoft Word
Adjustable wrenches
Alarm systems→ Intrusion alarms
Automobiles or cars→ Motor vehicles
Binoculars→ Surveillance binoculars
Closed circuit television CCTV system→ Closed circuit television CCTV monitoring systems
Counter weight bag and counterweight→ Balance weights
Desktop computers
Dock rings→ Bitts
Ear plugs→ Hearing protectors
Flares→ Signal flares
Gas generators→ Gas powered generators
Gate barrier systems→ Traffic gates
Grease guns→ Grease dispensing guns
Hand trucks or accessories→ Hand trucks
Hard hats
Ladders→ Step ladders
Laser fax machine→ Laser facsimile machines
Lawnmowers→ Lawn mowers
Life vests or preservers→ Life jackets
Lifting cables→ Cable lines
Loudspeakers→ Loudspeaker warning system
Marine craft communications systems→ Very high frequency VHF radiotelephones
Marine signaling systems→ Signal bells; Signal flags
Megaphones
Multi gas monitors→ Gas detectors
Protective gloves→ Safety gloves
Putty knives
Radarbased surveillance systems→ Radar systems
Roadway or highway lighting→ Navigation lights; Span lights
Safety boots→ Safety-toe boots
Safety glasses→ Protective glasses
Safety harnesses or belts→ Fall protection equipment
Sirens→ Warning sirens
Smoke detectors
Steel bridge→ Electric drawbridges
Storm lights→ Spot lights
Sump pumps
Televisions→ Television monitors
Traffic cones or delineators→ Traffic directional cones
Traffic signals→ Bridge traffic signals
Two way radios→ Mobile radios
Vehicle horns→ Warning horns
Weather stations→ Weather monitoring instruments
Wire cutters→ Wire cutting tools
Wire rope→ Wire ropes
X ray radiography examination equipment→ X ray scanners
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Enterprising→ Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.