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       CODE: 891.684-010 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): DOCK HAND (ship-boat mfg.)
Performs following duties concerned with drydocking and cleaning exteriors of ships and
maintenance of drydock and piers: Positions keel blocks on dock platform and builds bilge blocks as
directed by DOCK SUPERVISOR (ship-boat mfg.), using handtools and clamps. Opens flood valves in
floating drydock sections to submerge platform. Winds up docking lines, using winch, or snubs lines
over dock cleats to position ship over drydock. Starts pumps to remove water from drydock sections
and turns pump controls to keep dock platform on even keel. Washes or steam cleans exterior of
ship's hull to remove marine growth and loose paint, using high-pressure water hose, or
steam-cleaning equipment. Scrapes barnacles or other marine growth from hull with long-handled
scraper and chips rust or paint from hull with pneumatic tool. Erects stages and scaffolds to reach
sections of hull. Opens and closes flood valves on drydock when removing ship from dock, to keep
dock platform on even keel as it submerges. Floods or drains caisson (gate) of graving drydock and
assists in floating caisson in or out of position across drydock entrance.
GOE: 05.12.18 STRENGTH: H GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 3 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 98999B Production Helpers
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