JobSOC 49-9092

Commercial Divers

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Diver, Professional and Instructor49.0304

02.

Draws on

Mechanical4.6 of 5
Building and Construction4.1 of 5
Public Safety and Security3.8 of 5
Physics3.7 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.