Job Descriptions

Reverser Job

1. Reverses partially assembled footballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, punching bags, or ball gloves that are inside-out to bring edges of sewn seams inside and leather or plastic cover outside: Places specified areas of inside-out article on turning post and pulls part of article over post. 2. Repositions article on post …





Reviewer Job

1. Reviews insurance applications to ensure that all questions have been answered. 2. Corresponds with sales personnel to inform them of status of application being processed, and to encourage prompt delivery of policies to policyholders. 3. May collect initial premiums and issue receipts. 4. May compile periodic reports on new …

Revising Clerk Job

1. Verifies and revises freight and tariff charges on bills for freight shipments, using freight and tariff rate tables and schedules, according to classification of items shipped. 2. Computes additional charges for reconsignment of freight, using adding machine. 3. Records on special form additional, excess, or short charges made for …

Revival Clerk Job

1. Compiles data on lapsed insurance policies to determine automatic reinstatement according to company policies: Determines if overdue premium is received within specified time limit. 2. Compares answers given by insured on reinstatement application with those approved by company and examines company records to determine if there are circumstances which …

Rewinder Operator Job

1. Tends machine that winds paper from one roll to another to form compact rolls of specified footage or diameter prior to cutting: Threads end of parent roll into feeding mechanism of machine and adjusts friction brake by hand to maintain tension of paper. 2. Slides rewind cores on shafts …

Reworker, Printed Circuit Board Job

1. Repairs defective surfaces and circuitry on printed circuit boards, using power and handtools, utilizing knowledge of electronic repair techniques: Reads work orders to determine number of PCB’s to be repaired, type of repairs required, and method and tools to be used in reworking. 2. Positions PCB’s under microscope to …

Returned-Telephone-Equipment Appraiser Job

1. Appraises and classifies telephone equipment returned by telephone companies to determine disposition and price: Examines returned supplies and apparatus to identify and classify returns according to price lists and catalogs. 2. Determines adaptability for current use. 3. Records classification, price, and disposition.

Return-To-Factory Clerk Job

1. Records information pertaining to merchandise to be returned to manufacturer because of defects, wrong amount, or type: Examines and compares merchandise with original requisition to record information, such as quantity, type of defects, and date on invoice or other forms. 2. Prepares invoices and other forms for all returned …

Revenue Agent Job

1. Conducts independent field audits and investigations of federal income tax returns to verify or amend tax liabilities: Examines selected tax returns to determine nature and extent of audits to be performed. 2. Analyzes accounting books and records to determine appropriateness of accounting methods employed and compliance with statutory provisions. …

Returned-Case Inspector Job

1. Reconditions and cleans used beer cartons, performing any combination of following tasks: Removes carton from conveyor. 2. Lifts out partitions and discards damaged ones. 3. Dumps out dirt or foreign matter. 4. Places dirty or damaged carton on conveyor or into chute for disposal or repair. 5. Inserts bottom …

Returned-Goods Sorter Job

1. Sorts defective cloth returned to textile mill or processing establishment. 2. Opens shipping cases, using claw hammer, knife, and wirecutters. 3. Lifts cloth from cases and deposits it in specified bins preparatory to cutting, inspection, or other processes.

Returned-Item Clerk Job

1. Returns unpaid checks from correspondent banks, branches, or individual customers to adjust and balance accounts: Sorts returned checks into debit and credit groups. 2. Types debit and credit forms listing amount, date, name of maker, name of bank, and reason for return, in order to adjust accounts and inform …

Retirement Officer Job

1. Provides information and advice concerning provisions and regulations of state-administered retirement program for public employees: Explains retirement annuity system to personnel officers of local or state governmental entities covered by system, utilizing knowledge of rules and policies of retirement plan. 2. Explains retirement policies and regulations of retirement board …

Retort Operator Job

1. Controls retort chamber to cook canned foods according to specifications: Pushes trucks or lowers baskets using hoist, or presses buttons to start conveyorized flow of canned foods into chamber of retort. 2. Closes retort door or lid, and turns wheels or moves levers to seal chamber. 3. Observes dials …

Retort Unloader Job

1. Unloads retort or kiln after destructive distillation processing or making of charcoal: Pushes loaded cars out of retort or kiln. 2. Rakes charcoal from racks or cars and discards unburned wood. 3. Starts conveyor and shovels charcoal onto conveyor that transfers it into trucks. 4. May drive truck to …

Retort-Condenser Attendant Job

1. Tends retort vapor condensers used in destructive distillation of wood: Starts pump that discharges contents of receiving tanks into settling tanks. 2. Caulks doors of retort if leak occurs. 3. Turns valves on gasline or oil line to supply fuel to burners or to control temperature in retort.

Retort-Load Expediter Job

1. Coordinates tram-car loading activities in wood-preserving plant to expedite movement of wood products into treatment retorts, tallies products loaded to verify against customer orders, and records product-load data for use by processing personnel: Confers with supervisors to determine processing schedule. 2. Determines combinations of orders which can be processed …

Retort-Or-Condenser Press Operator Job

1. Operates mechanical or hydraulic press to mold fire-clay retorts or condensers used in smelting zinc ores: Packs plastic mixture of fire-clay into mold of press and closes mold. 2. Pulls lever to actuate ram which forces clay into all parts of mold. 3. Removes molded retort or condenser from …

Retoucher, Photoengraving Job

1. Touches up photoengraving film reproductions of sketches or photographs to eliminate processing defects and distortions in design, or to create special effects on reproductions, utilizing knowledge of lithographic techniques: Compares film negatives or positives with original to locate portions of image, such as dots and lines that were lost …

Restrictive-Preparation Operator Job

1. Tends mixing machine to prepare materials used in insulation jackets of rocket-engine chambers, and repairs defective jackets: Weighs out and pours specified quantities of chemical ingredients into mixing chamber of colloid mill. 2. Starts mill and moves controls to set automatic timer and maintain specified temperature of mixture. 3. …

Restorer, Lace And Textiles Job

1. Restores and prepares ancient textile and lace materials for display in textile museum: Cleans fabric, using cleaning compounds and techniques based on historical knowledge of fabric manufacture and effect of cleaning upon fabric. 2. Develops new cleaning compounds and methods when available means are inadequate or tend to harm …

Restorer, Paper-And-Prints Job

1. Cleans, preserves, restores, and repairs books, documents, maps, prints, photographs, and other paper objects of historic or artistic significance: Examines or tests objects to determine physical condition and chemical structure of paper, ink, paint, or other coating, in order to identify problem and plan safest and most effective method …

Respiratory-Therapy Aide Job

1. Performs any combination of following tasks to assist personnel in Respiratory Therapy Department: Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes equipment used in administration of respiratory therapy. 2. Examines equipment to detect worn tubes, loose connections, or other indications of disrepair, and notifies supervisor of need for maintenance. 3. Starts equipment and …

Rest Room Attendant Job

1. Serves patrons of lavatories in store, public building, hotel, or similar establishment by providing soap and towels, brushing patrons’ clothing, shining shoes, sewing on loose buttons, and performing related services. 2. Replenishes rest room supplies. 3. May scrub lavatory, floors, walls, mirrors, and fixtures, using brushes, detergent, and water. …

Restorer, Ceramic Job

1. Cleans, preserves, restores, and repairs objects made of glass, porcelain, china, fired clay, and other ceramic materials: Coats excavated objects with surface-active agents to loosen adhering mud or clay and washes objects with clear water. 2. Places cleaned objects in dilute hydrochloric acid or other solution to remove remaining …