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Helpers--Extraction Workers

Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.38)
  2. Repair - Things (4.03)
  3. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.95)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.95)
  5. Set up, assemble - Things (3.80)
  6. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.80)
  7. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.80)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  9. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  10. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  12. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.69)
  13. Imagine - Data (3.69)
  14. Construct - Things (3.59)
  15. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.51)
  16. Follow through, get things done - People (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Monitoring (3.62)
  2. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  3. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  4. Near Vision (3.75)
  5. Far Vision (3.75)
  6. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  7. Control Precision (3.63)
  8. Reaction Time (3.63)
  9. Finger Dexterity (3.50)
  10. Static Strength (3.50)
  11. Depth Perception (3.50)
  1. Dependability (3.93)
  2. Independence (3.81)
  3. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.78)
  4. Integrity (3.75)
  5. Initiative (3.51)
  6. Persistence (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.42)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.38)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.27)
  4. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.24)
  5. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.15)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.06)
  7. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.03)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.96)
  9. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.95)
  10. Getting Information (3.82)
  11. Handling and Moving Objects (3.80)
  12. Thinking Creatively (3.69)
  13. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.62)
  14. Performing General Physical Activities (3.59)
  15. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.59)
  16. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.56)
  17. Training and Teaching Others (3.51)
  1. Transport Passengers Or Cargo (4.38)
  2. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (4.38)
  3. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.27)
  4. Maintain Or Repair Construction Machinery Or Equipment (4.03)
  5. Maintain Or Repair Cargo Or Passenger Vehicle (4.03)
  6. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.03)
  7. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (4.03)
  8. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.96)
  9. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (3.95)
  10. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.95)
  11. Drill Blasting Holes (3.95)
  12. Operate Material Moving, Loading, Or Unloading Equipment (3.95)
  13. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.95)
  14. Collect Samples For Testing (3.80)
  15. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.80)
  16. Assist Mechanic, Or Extractive Or Construction Trades Craft Worker (3.80)
  17. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (3.80)
  18. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (3.80)
  19. Detonate Blasting Charges For Construction Or Extraction Work (3.80)
  20. Load, Unload, Or Stack Containers, Materials, Or Products (3.59)
  21. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (3.59)
  22. Use Basic Carpentry Techniques (3.59)
  23. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.59)
  24. Move Materials Or Goods Between Work Areas (3.59)
  25. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.59)
  26. Charge Blasting Holes With Explosives (3.59)
  27. Dig Holes Or Trenches For Foundations, Posts, Poles, Or Related Items (3.59)