Also called: Dock Attendant
Helps boats dock, pumps fuel, and keeps the marina running.
Dockhands catch lines as boats arrive, pump fuel, launch boats with forklifts, and help boaters with whatever they need. A classic first ocean job for teens.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Catching lines, pumping fuel and launching boats with a forklift stay hands-on marina work.
Age 16+. One way to start: Ask local marinas for a dockhand job; spring is when they hire for summer
Classes: Physical education, Shop class, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-7062.
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