I help set up the equipment that our guests will use while diving. I put on a wetsuit and climb into an underwater playground with over 6000 fish, including 4 whale sharks and 4 giant manta rays.
CAREER
Commercial Divers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$60,360
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.7% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Commercial Divers Do
Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.
Other Job Titles Commercial Divers May Have
Commercial Diver, Diver, Diver Tender, Tender
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
- Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
- Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
- Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Commercial Divers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Post-secondary certificate (72%)
Post-secondary certificate
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
You need to gain a professional level certification, like dive master, from a nationally accredited organization (i.e. PADI, NAUI, SSI).
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Get experience in your chosen field as soon as possible.
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