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Tasks in workplace incidents: 610 tasks

610 O*NET 27.2 tasks with activity documented in reviewed workplace incident narratives. Membership reflects AI-reviewed evidence of activity, not injury probability or a ranking of danger.

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O*NET task IDTask description
525Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
651Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.
882Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
893Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
1113Train staff members.
1996Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
2145Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
2180Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
2224Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
2305Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
2314Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
2348Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
2395Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
2439Repair parts or equipment.
2653Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.
2725Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios.
2866Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
2875Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
2878Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
2884Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
2886Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
2887Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
2891Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
2983Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
2985Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
2998Align front ends and suspension systems.
3001Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
3016Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
3026Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
3031Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
3032Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
3037Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
3086Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
3126Tend or operate machine that packages product.
3128Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
3129Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
3136Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
3138Start machine by engaging controls.
3153Make minor repairs to vehicle and change tires.
3158Drive trucks to deliver such items as food, medical supplies, or newspapers.
3202Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
3207Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
3215Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment, such as conveyors, or in specified areas, such as loading docks.
3640Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
3653Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
3752Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
3895Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
3934Operate control consoles.
4092Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
4192Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
4297Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
4612Rent properties or manage rental properties.
4798Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
4799Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
4800Coordinate truck dumping.
4809Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
4836Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
4848Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
4857Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
4865Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
4871Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
4879Remove litter and debris from roadways, including debris from rock and mud slides.
4880Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain structures.
4881Perform roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting and trimming trees.
4886Apply oil to road surfaces, using sprayers.
4930Fill processing or cooking containers, such as kettles, rotating cookers, pressure cookers, or vats, with ingredients, by opening valves, by starting pumps or injectors, or by hand.
4944Record production and test data, such as processing steps, temperature and steam readings, cooking time, batches processed, and test results.
4951Tend or operate and control equipment, such as kettles, cookers, vats and tanks, and boilers, to cook ingredients or prepare products for further processing.
4954Remove cooked material or products from equipment.
4960Operate auxiliary machines and equipment, such as grinders, canners, and molding presses, to prepare or further process products.
4975Replace worn or defective equipment parts, using hand tools.
4983Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
4993Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses.
4995Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines.
4998Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes.
5005Maintain inventories of supplies.
5007Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks.
5015Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
5025Mix acids, chemicals, or dry cement as required for a specific job.
5055Operate large-volume cooking equipment, such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
5111Work with others to change advertising displays.
5177Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
5540Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
5541Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
5542Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
6445Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
6569Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
6952Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
7021Use telephone to deliver verbal messages.
7026Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
7027Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
7029Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
7047Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
7054Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
7112Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
7115Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
7120Supply equipment to rig floors as requested and provide assistance to roughnecks.
7162Perform maintenance duties, such as sweeping, painting, and yard work to keep facilities clean and in order.
7171Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
7175Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
7176Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
7651Sing or dance during dramatic or comedic performances.
7934Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
7956Assign and review the work of subordinates.
7964Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
7976Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
7984Dig up and burn weeds, or spray them with herbicides.
8039Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
8209Maintain a supply of packing materials.
8221Clear jams in sorting equipment.
8239Exhibit animals at shows.
8258Measure and mark guidelines on surfaces or foundations, using chalk lines and dividers.
8267Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
8302Maintain and adjust machinery to ensure proper performance.
8364Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
8368Reassemble tires onto wheels.
8413Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
8414Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
8465Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
8500Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools.
8511Monitor or operate boilers, turbines, wells, or auxiliary power plant equipment.
8546Correct machinery malfunctions by performing actions such as removing jams, and inform supervisors of malfunctions as necessary.
8549Scrape, dislodge, or break excess frost, ice, or frozen product from equipment to prevent accumulation, using hands and hand tools.
8606Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
8785Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
8795Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
9248Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
9353Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.
9491Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
9515Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
9546Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
9550Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
9551Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or with hand trucks.
9555Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
9566Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
9574Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
9582Replace light bulbs.
9589Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
9730Coordinate or perform activities associated with shipping, receiving, distribution, or transportation.
9821Saw felled trees into lengths.
9850Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
9856Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
9859Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots.
9862Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
9863Operate loaders to pull out stumps, rip asphalt or concrete, rough-grade properties, bury refuse, or perform general cleanup.
9870Perform specialized work, using equipment, such as pile drivers, dredging rigs, drillers, or concrete pumpers.
9875Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots.
9879Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
9883Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
9885Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.
9907Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.
9987Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
9991Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
9994Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
10001Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
10024Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
10032Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers.
10037Tack-weld fitted parts together.
10039Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
10043Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
10053Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
10064Weigh or measure products, using scale hoppers or scale conveyors.
10066Take product samples during or after processing for laboratory analyses.
10067Fill or remove product from trays, carts, hoppers, or equipment, using scoops, peels, or shovels, or by hand.
10113Load workpieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions into machines.
10114Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
10123Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges.
10133Hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces, using tools such as table saws, hand sledges, or anvils.
10143Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
10154Thread and hand-feed materials through machine cutters or abraders.
10165Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity, and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
10175Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
10188Remove parts, such as dies, from machines after production runs are finished.
10190Pour or load metal or sand into melting pots, furnaces, molds, or hoppers, using shovels, ladles, or machines.
10197Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.
10207Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
10217Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces, using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, or power tools.
10220Extract or lift jammed pieces from machines, using fingers, wire hooks, or lift bars.
10268Load or feed workpieces into welding machines to join or bond components.
10270Correct problems by adjusting controls or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
10290Transfer components, metal products, or assemblies, using moving equipment.
10297Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames.
10313Position and feed materials into processing machines, by hand or by using automated equipment.
10321Perform equipment maintenance, such as cleaning tanks and lubricating moving parts of conveyors.
10342Remove excess materials or impurities from objects, using air hoses or grinding machines.
10346Cut metal or other materials, using shears or band saws.
10353File or finish surfaces of workpieces, using prescribed hand tools.
10481Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
10486Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
10495Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
10506Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks.
10509Repair or replace damaged equipment.
10641Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
10642Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
10668Drive engines within railroad yards or other establishments to couple, uncouple, or switch railroad cars.
10674Spot cars for loading and unloading at customer locations.
10687Operate flatcars equipped with derricks or railcars to transport personnel or equipment.
10715Clean parking areas, offices, restrooms, or equipment, and remove trash.
10727Operate car washes.
10746Manipulate controls, levers, and valves to start pumps, auxiliary equipment, or conveyors, and to adjust equipment positions, speeds, timing, and material flows.
10755Stop equipment or machinery and clear jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools, or remove damaged materials from conveyors.
10757Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand, by using lifts, hoists, and scoops, or by opening gates, chutes, or hoppers.
10768Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
10773Load or unload bundles from trucks, or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment.
10781Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
10791Carry out general yard duties, such as performing shunting on railway lines.
10792Adjust controls to guide, position, or move equipment, such as cranes, booms, or cameras.
10794Adjust or replace equipment parts, such as rollers, belts, plugs, or caps, using hand tools.
10798Bundle and band material such as fodder or tobacco leaves, using banding machines.
10804Wash out cargo containers or storage areas.
11122Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
11177Replenish supplies of food or equipment at steam tables or service bars.
11190Sweep or scrub floors.
11198Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
11210Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides.
11231Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.
11387Unload or unpack incoming shipments.
11398Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.
11433Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment.
11438Examine boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, or vats to locate defects, such as leaks, weak spots, or defective sections, so that they can be repaired.
11439Bolt or arc weld pressure vessel structures and parts together, using wrenches or welding equipment.
11442Attach rigging and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy frame and plate sections or other parts into place.
11455Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
11457Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
11460Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
11466Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
11467Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
11472Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
11474Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
11475Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
11479Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
11481Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
11482Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
11498Assemble, erect, or dismantle scaffolds, rigging, or hoisting equipment.
11511Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
11514Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
11517Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
11523Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
11526Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
11532Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
11534Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.
11538Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
11539Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
11540Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.
11552Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
11556Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
11559Dismantle structures or equipment.
11587Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
11588Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
11589Clean contaminated equipment or areas for reuse, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
11630Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.
11640Clean, oil, or adjust mechanical parts to maintain machines' operating efficiency and to prevent breakdowns.
11657Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
11662Collaborate with other workers to locate and correct malfunctions.
11699Lubricate moving parts.
11702Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
11730Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
11731Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
11737Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
11758Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
11766Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.
11829Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
11837Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
11841Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
11850Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
11861Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
11864Participate in the construction or removal of telecommunication towers or associated support structures.
11917Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
11919Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
11930Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
11935Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration, and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
11950Stack or load finished items, or place items on conveyor systems.
11954Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
12031Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
12051Move and position workpieces, such as mold sections, patterns, and bottom boards, using cranes, or signal others to move workpieces.
12060Pour molten metal into molds, manually or with crane ladles.
12159Cut excess material or thread from finished products.
12212Set up or operate machines, including power saws, jointers, mortisers, tenoners, molders, or shapers, to cut, mold, or shape woodstock or wood substitutes.
12219Trim, sand, or scrape surfaces or joints to prepare articles for finishing.
12226Repair or alter wooden furniture, cabinetry, fixtures, paneling, or other pieces.
12256Mount and bolt sawing blades or attachments to machine shafts.
12259Guide workpieces against saws, saw over workpieces by hand, or operate automatic feeding devices to guide cuts.
12263Lubricate or clean machines, using wrenches, grease guns, or solvents.
12284Push or hold workpieces against, under, or through cutting, boring, or shaping mechanisms.
12289Clean or maintain products, machines, or work areas.
12293Operate gluing machines to glue pieces of wood together, or to press and affix wood veneer to wood surfaces.
12307Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
12327Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland or pipe joints.
12331Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
12345Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
12349Flush or clean equipment, using steam hoses or mechanical reamers.
12352Dump or scoop prescribed solid, granular, or powdered materials into equipment.
12364Clean or sterilize tanks, screens, inflow pipes, production areas, or equipment, using hoses, brushes, scrapers, or chemical solutions.
12369Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipment.
12372Turn valves to pump sterilizing solutions or rinse water through pipes or equipment or to spray vats with atomizers.
12373Remove full containers from discharge outlets and replace them with empty containers.
12389Tend accessory equipment, such as pumps and conveyors, to move materials or ingredients through production processes.
12400Operate or tend machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials, such as spices, dough batter, tobacco, fruit juices, chemicals, livestock feed, food products, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
12405Add or mix chemicals or ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.
12422Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines.
12425Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions or to determine whether supplies need replenishment.
12429Move stock or scrap to and from machines manually, or by using carts, handtrucks, or lift trucks.
12432Feed stock into cutting machines, onto conveyors, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheels.
12447Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
12454Feed products into machines by hand or conveyor.
12456Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas, using work aids such as racks, hoists, and handtrucks.
12465Ignite burners to preheat products, or use torches to apply heat.
12486Read dials or meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.
12512Operate auxiliary machines or equipment used in coating or painting processes.
12599Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.
12606Remove jammed materials from machines and readjust components as necessary to resume normal operations.
12645Cut lengths of tubing to specified sizes, using files or cutting wheels.
12683Observe operation of various machines to detect and correct machine malfunctions such as improper forming, glue flow, or pasteboard tension.
12693Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
12699Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
12701Clean and lubricate equipment.
12703Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
12707Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
12719Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
12726Attach slings, ropes, or cables to objects such as pipes, hoses, or bundles.
12744Inspect, adjust, or control radio equipment or airport lights.
12778Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
12781Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
12784Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
12789Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
12794Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
12798Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders, and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
12805Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
12810Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
13033Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
13114Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
13116Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.
13129Transplant and remove trees and shrubs, and prepare trees for moving.
13177Signal transportation operators to stop or to proceed.
13211Stock shelves with products.
13242Stock carts or stands.
13294Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
13295Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
13299Operate auxiliary machines such as collators, pad and tablet making machines, staplers, and paper punching, folding, cutting, and perforating machines.
13356Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
13362Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
13416Move equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts.
13423Milk animals such as cows and goats, by hand or using milking machines.
13498Load logs or wood onto trucks, trailers, or railroad cars, by hand or using loaders or winches.
13510Coordinate work with drywall finishers who cover the seams between drywall panels.
13528Remove existing plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbars and hammers.
13537Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
13552Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
13586Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
13592Apply plastic coatings, membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles.
13598Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
13604Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
13606Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
13607Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
13610Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
13614Apply protective coverings, such as masking tape, to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.
13615Erect scaffolding.
13617Supply or hold tools and materials.
13626Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
13657Clean or make minor repairs to machines or equipment.
13675Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
13684Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
13685Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
13694Signal crane operators to move equipment.
13699Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
13707Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.
13711Dig trenches.
13732Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
13770Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
13785Replace motors.
13792Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
13794Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
13807Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.
13838Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
13840Test machines to determine proper functioning.
13853Prepare repair cost estimates.
13857Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
13865Install, inspect, clean, or repair piping or valves.
13879Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
13890Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances and light fixtures.
13892Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure safety of workers and materials.
13935Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.
13936Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.
13956Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment.
13961Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
13963Maintain and lubricate parts or components.
14005Move controls to set cutting specifications, to position cutting tools and workpieces in relation to each other, and to start machines.
14009Move cutters or material manually or by turning handwheels, or engage automatic feeding mechanisms to mill workpieces to specifications.
14036Lower irons, rams, or pressing heads of machines into position over material to be pressed.
14043Straighten, smooth, or shape materials to prepare them for pressing.
14099Test machinery to ensure proper functioning before beginning production.
14127Start and control machines and equipment to wash, bleach, dye, or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread, or other textile goods.
14134Inspect machinery to determine necessary adjustments and repairs.
14140Mount rolls of cloth on machines, using hoists, or place textile goods in machines or pieces of equipment.
14149Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
14184Start machines, monitor operation, and make adjustments as needed.
14207Remove excess, entangled, or completed filaments from machines, using hand tools.
14220Clean and maintain extruding and forming machines, using hand tools.
14293Collaborate with other operators to solve unit problems.
14303Signal or direct workers who tend auxiliary equipment.
14320Inspect pipelines, tightening connections and lubricating valves as necessary.
14321Conduct general housekeeping of units, including wiping up oil spills and performing general cleaning duties.
14331Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
14336Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.
14366Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
14367Operate or tend machines to wash and remove impurities from items such as barrels or kegs, glass products, tin plate surfaces, dried fruit, pulp, animal stock, coal, manufactured articles, plastic, or rubber.
14380Position and clamp workpieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.
14543Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.
14550Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms.
14554Maintain electrical power, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, or sewerage systems.
14560Maintain or repair engines, electric motors, pumps, winches, or other mechanical or electrical equipment, or assist other crew members with maintenance or repair duties.
14561Perform general marine vessel maintenance or repair work, such as repairing leaks, finishing interiors, refueling, or maintaining decks.
14585Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
14587Load materials and products into machines and equipment, or onto conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
14592Add chemicals, solutions, or ingredients to machines or equipment as required by the manufacturing process.
14597Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
14599Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
14604Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
14608Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.
14620Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
14675Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
14903Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
14930Maintain tools and equipment.
14932Remove old roofing materials.
14936Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
14971Set charges of explosives to split rock.
15258Participate in required job training.
15266Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
15478Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
15849Identify environmental contamination sources.
15937Monitor or trace the location of goods.
16074Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
16438Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.
16519Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
16520Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
16580Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
16583Inspect installation sites.
16596Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
17067Conduct physical examinations of patients.
17539Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
17582Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
17592Take out garbage.
17599Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
17761Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
17775Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
17790Apply insulation materials, such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
17799Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.
17807Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
17876Operate automated refuse or manual recycling collection vehicles.
17877Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.
17879Operate processing equipment, such as fiber-sorters and grinders, to sort, crush, or grind recyclable materials.
17882Sort metals to separate high-grade metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum, for recycling.
17900Operate fork lifts, skid loaders, or trucks to move or store recyclable materials.
17923Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.
17954Operate equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, rock hammers, trench compactors, pavement saws, grout mixers or pumps, geothermal loop reels, and coil tubing units (CTU).
18181Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
18475Conduct quality control tests.
18698Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.
18747Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
18768Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
18785Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
18788Troubleshoot equipment, electrical components, hydraulics, or other mechanical systems.
18799Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
18999Install or repair network cables, including fiber optic cables.
19311Operate sterilizing devices.
19321Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
19330Prepare or serve food trays.
19355Collect soiled linen or trash.
19360Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.
19361Serve or collect food trays.
19384Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.
19400Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
19405Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment, such as gin poles.
19408Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
19417Adjust ink fountain flow rates.
19420Clean or oil presses or make minor repairs, using hand tools.
19433Direct or monitor work of press crews.
19836Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
19872Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.
19899Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
19921Drive electric or hybrid-electric powered trucks or alternative fuel-powered trucks to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
19932Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items.
20131Perform grounds maintenance tasks, such as removing snow and mowing the lawn.
20143Control traffic.
20157Perform quality checks on products and parts.
20159Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.
20162Maintain production equipment and machinery.
20164Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
20304Position products, components, or parts for testing.
20310Disassemble defective parts or components, such as inaccurate or worn gauges or measuring instruments.
20313Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
20335Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
20422Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
20434Supervise or train other staff members.
20443Drill holes in timbers or lumber.
20444Cut timbers, lumber, or paneling to specified dimensions.
20459Handle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance.
20530Collect animal or crop samples.
20577Bathe patients.
20589Participate in firefighting efforts.
20641Maneuver completed roofing units into position for installation.
20651Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
20656Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.
20671Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
20675Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
20677Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.
20692Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
20754Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
20776Assist customers, such as responding to customer complaints and updating them about back-ordered parts.
20788Work on high ceilings, using scaffolding or other tools, such as stilts.
20790Clean job sites.
20791Set up scaffolds.
20795Hoist steel beams, girders, or columns into place, using cranes or signaling hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members.
20803Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems.
20804Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
20812Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts or assemblies to ensure proper operation.
20820Clean work area.
20918Install new tires and tubes.
20922Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines.
20934Load or unload materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.
21029Clean and wash rigs, ambulances, or equipment.
21115Clean laboratory facilities.
21194Perform therapeutic wound care.
21198Provide assistance to the public, such as directions to court offices.
21206Load machines onto trucks to prepare for transportation.
21209Operate heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and front-end loaders.
21339Supervise subordinate employees.
21412Talk to coworkers using electronic devices, such as computers and radios.
21973Supervise or train other technologists, technicians, or drafters.
21979Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
22012Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
22037Oversee or inspect production processes.
22040Provide advice or training to other technicians.
22042Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
22263Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
22268Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
22311Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
22312Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
22433Assemble and arrange display materials.
22677Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.
22678Load, unload, or position lighting equipment.
22683Perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters.
22797Freeze tissue specimens.
22824Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
22864Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
22972Collaborate with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.
22978Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.
22985Take action to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak, or spill.
23060Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
23087Escort young children across roads or highways.
23111Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing.
23112Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware after meals.
23169Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
23177Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as hotel staff or hair stylists.
23248Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation.
23355Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.
23367Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of equipment or machinery.
23373Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
23374Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
23375Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
23385Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
23389Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
23416Attach nets, slings, hooks, blades, or lifting devices to cables, booms, hoists, or dredges.
23427Harvest marine life for human or animal consumption, using diving or dredging equipment, traps, barges, rods, reels, or tackle.
23439Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
23441Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
23447Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
23455Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
23457Work with or remove hazardous material.
23459Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
23461Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
23473Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
23478Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
23487Repair hydraulic or air pumps.
23497Direct other workers to move stakes, place blocks, position anchors or cables, or move materials.
23536Maintain cleanliness of work area.
23539Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
23543Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
23553Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
23555Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
23559Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
23569Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
23571Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
23578Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
23580Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, and refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
23581Test pipes, lines, components, and connections for leaks.
23582Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
23583Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
23585Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
23586Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
23593Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
23596Align and clamp workpieces together, using rules, squares, or hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises.
23606Operate metal shaping, straightening, and bending machines, such as brakes and shears.
23610Use fire suppression methods in industrial emergencies.
23617Repair or replace gas piping.
23636Plate articles such as jewelry pieces and watch dials, using silver, gold, nickel, or other metals.
23661Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
23680Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.
23693Assist workers in tasks, such as loading vehicles.
23803Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
23827Tow and maneuver barges or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
23831Conduct safety drills such as man overboard or fire drills.
23841Load baggage or cargo for crew or passengers.
23842Mix cleaning compounds or solutions.
23872Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
23887Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
23890Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
23899Operate equipment such as forklifts.
23900Receive, unload, open, unpack, or issue sales floor merchandise.
23944Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment.

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