Reader Job
1. Reads newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals for articles of prescribed subject matter, and marks items to be clipped, using colored pencils and customer code system.
Job Descriptions
Reagent Tender Job
1. Tends mechanical agitator that mixes chemicals for use in separating metallic particles from ore gangue: Turns valves to pour specified amounts of chemical solutions from storage tanks into mixing tank. 2. Weighs chemical compounds on scales, and dumps chemicals into mixing tanks, using forklift truck. 3. Starts agitator to …
Reagent Tender Helper Job
1. Assists REAGENT TENDER in separating metallic particles from gangue of ore: Connects air line and line from storage tank to tank car, using handtools. 2. Turns valves to release air pressure into lines, and observes connections for leaks. 3. Turns valves to pump chemical solutions, such as chlorine, caustic …
Real-Estate Clerk Job
1. Maintains records concerned with rental, sale, and management of real estate, performing any combination of following duties: Types copies of listings of real estate rentals and sales for distribution to trade publications, and for use as reference data by other departments. 2. Computes interest owed, penalty payment, amount of …
Reamer, Center Hole Job
1. Reams center holes of balance wheels subsequent to recessing operation to clean holes, using hand reamer and loupe.
Raw-Stock-Drier Tender Job
1. Tends machine that completes drying of dyed raw cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers, from which excess liquid has been extracted: Feeds raw stock to conveyor by hand or turns switch to control vacuum pipe through which stock is fed onto conveyor. 2. Moves lever to regulate speed of screen …
Rater, Travel Accommodations Job
1. Inspects and evaluates travel and tourist accommodations in order to rate facilities to be listed in guidebook produced by employing organization, such as automobile club, tourism promoters, or travel guide publishers: Travels to and inspects travel accommodations and tourist facilities, such as hotels, motels, restaurants, campgrounds, vacation resorts, and …
Raveler Job
1. Unravels rows of excess fabric along looped seams of knitted garments by cutting several stitches with scissors and pulling out yarn by hand.
Raw Sampler Job
1. Collects and prepares laboratory samples of metal-bearing ores, refined metals, and other materials, such as coke, cryolite, slag, scrap, or flue dust, by any combination of following methods: Collects samples of crushed ore, concentrates, or other material from conveyors, storage bins, carloads, or refining equipment, using sample containers or …
Raw Shellfish Preparer Job
1. Cleans and prepares shellfish for serving to customers: Washes shellfish in water. 2. Inserts blunt-edge knife between halves to open bivalves and cuts out inedible parts. 3. Returns oysters and clams to half shell and arranges them on ice filled dishes or places them in cold storage. 4. Removes …
Raw-Cheese Worker Job
1. Cuts out or scrapes mold, wax, and sediment to prepare natural cheese for packaging or making into process cheese by performing any combination of following tasks in cheese processing department of dairy: Removes covers and wrappers from cheese, using knife, and dumps blocks of specified cheese from containers onto …
Rawhide-Bone Roller Job
1. Cuts, rolls, and ties strips of rawhide to form toy bones for dogs. 2. Cuts strips of specified size from sheets of wet, processed rawhide, using knife. 3. Rolls strips and ties knots in ends to form bone shaped toy.
Raw-Juice Weigher Job
1. Tends equipment that automatically weighs specified amount of raw sugar-cane juice to fill processing tanks: Opens valves to admit juice and lime solution. 2. Adds chemicals to solution to remove impurities. 3. Takes samples of juice for laboratory analysis. 4. Washes tanks, using water hose.
Raw-Silk Grader Job
1. Inspects raw silk samples to determine if silk meets specified quality standards: Places silk on grading frame. 2. Examines silk, using various lighting effects, and compares shade of silk to standard examples on master panel.
Rate Analyst, Freight Job
1. Analyzes existing freight rates, tariff regulations, and proposed or government-approved changes in rates to revise or recommend changes in rate structures, rules, and regulations for freight carrier: Analyzes proposals and applications for changes in rates, rules, or regulations received from rate bureaus, shippers, sales offices, and other carriers, and …
Rate Clerk, Passenger Job
1. Provides fare information to passengers traveling on nonscheduled or chartered motor trips, using rate tables: Interviews customer or reviews written requests to obtain data on proposed trips. 2. Studies maps to select or lay out and measure travel route. 3. Refers to rate tables to gather rate data considering …
Rate Reviewer Job
1. Reviews rates for conformity to regulations, and compiles data pertaining to operating costs, revenues, and volume of gas or electric power: Reviews reports of changes in gas or consumption and complaints about high bills. 2. Reviews rate investigation reports, analyses of billings, and rate assignments for completeness and conformity …
Rate Supervisor Job
1. Supervises and coordinates activities of TRAFFIC-RATE CLERKS engaged in determining and quoting rates and classifications applicable to shipments of merchandise, products, and equipment: Analyzes existing rates and routes to effect reduction in transportation costs, and prepares reports of estimated savings. 2. Confers with carriers for reduction in rates. 3. …
Rater Job
1. Calculates amount of premium to be charged for various types of insurance, using rate book, calculator, and adding machine: Selects premium rate based on information in case record folder relating to type and amount of policy based on standard risk factors, such as use and age of automobile, location …
Range Manager Job
1. Conducts research in range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife: Studies range lands to determine best grazing seasons and number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed. 2. Plans and directs construction and maintenance of range improvements, such as fencing, corrals, reservoirs …
Rasper Job
1. Files insoles and nails that protrude through insoles, using rasping machine: Cuts protruding nail ends, using wire cutters. 2. Presses and holds shoe against revolving shaft of rasping machine to file nails and smooth insole. 3. May hold shoe under air nozzle and depress pedal to blow filings from …
Rail-Tractor Operator Job
1. Drives electric car mounted on rails, to transport ingots and slabs from soaking pits to mill-approach-conveyor table: Moves lever controls to position car for receiving material from soaking pit. 2. Drives car to mill-approach-conveyor table. 3. Pulls lever to raise tilting cradle of car and deposit material on table. …
Railway-Equipment Operator Job
1. Operates several types of heavy equipment, such as rail-mounted tamping machines, brooms, graders, and ballast cleaning machines to tamp ballast beneath and between ties, to clean tracks, to clean and redistribute ballast, and to grade and level ballast on railroad tracks: Pulls levers and depresses pedals to drive machines …
Raised Printer Job
1. Feeds cards and stationery into machine that dusts them with powder that adheres to ink. 2. Feeds dusted stationery through baking equipment to fuse together particles of powder and produce raised effect resembling steel-die or copperplate engraving.
Raker Job
1. Combs rugs to pull out short yarns, uncut loops, and pull up yarn ends, using scratching tool. 2. Pushes tool back and forth across surface of rug and clips uncut loops and long yarn ends, using scissors.