Job Descriptions

Instructor, Driving Job

1. Instructs individuals and groups in theory and application of automobile driving skills: Demonstrates and explains handling of automobile in emergencies, driving techniques, and mechanical operation of automobile, using blackboard diagrams, audiovisual aids, and driving simulators. 2. Observes individual’s driving habits and reactions under various driving conditions to ensure conformance …





Instructor, Bridge Job

1. Teaches individuals or groups contract bridge, evaluating individual abilities to determine method and technique of instruction: Explains card suits and values and methods of scoring. 2. Lectures, illustrates, and demonstrates to teach conventions and playing of bridge hands. 3. Supervises individual and group practice, using prearranged decks of cards. …

Instructor, Bus, Trolley, And Taxi Job

1. Instructs students in driving buses, trolleys, or taxicabs, and evaluates their progress: Explains mechanical and electrical functions of various vehicles, using diagrams, charts, and jacked-up chassis. 2. Demonstrates operation of vehicles to students. 3. Observes students while driving to evaluate their performance and progress. 4. Instructs students in methods …

Instructor, Business Education Job

1. Instructs students in commercial subjects, such as typing, filing, secretarial procedures, business mathematics, office equipment use, and personality development, in business schools, community colleges, or training programs: Instructs students in subject matter, utilizing various methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement …

Instructor, Correspondence School Job

1. Plans course of study for students enrolled in correspondence courses to obtain high school, college, or other specialized subject area instruction: Reviews enrollment applications and oversees mailing of course materials to students. 2. Corrects, grades, and comments on lesson assignments submitted by students. 3. Corresponds with students to answer …

Instructor Job

1. Instructs workers to tend or operate machines used to manufacture boots and shoes, utilizing knowledge of machine function and process: Teaches workers to tend or operate machines used to stitch, fold, skive, stamp, crease, perforate, or staple shoe parts. 2. Identifies and describes functions of machine parts, and explains …

Institution Librarian Job

1. Plans and directs library program for residents and staff of extended care facilities, such as mental institutions, correctional institutions, or institutions for physically handicapped or mentally retarded: Develops library policies and programs and prepares operational budgets. 2. Selects, acquires, and organizes library materials for convenient access. 3. Provides readers’ …

Installer, Soft Top Job

1. Installs convertible top assemblies on automobile bodies: Bolts rubber molding to specified points on bottom of convertible assembly frame. 2. Positions assembly on automobile body and bolts metal frame and rear edge of fabric to body. 3. Trims off excess fabric from rear edge, using shears. 4. Connects hydraulic …

Installer-Inspector, Final Job

1. Installs attachment in fold-out-top campers and inspects campers preparatory to shipment, using handtools and portable power tools: Fits mattress and pad in specified location in camper. 2. Spreads canvas fold-out top over camper body and attaches top to body, using staple gun and pop-rivet tool. 3. Zips prefabricated door …

Instant Print Operator Job

1. Operates offset-duplicating machine, photocopier, and related machines and equipment to produce copies of original materials for customers in instant print shop: Accepts printing orders from customers and computes and quotes prices to customers. 2. Reads job orders to determine quantity of materials to be printed, and stock and ink …

Instantizer Operator Job

1. Tends hydrating and drying equipment to make instant dairy products, using either of following methods: Turns valves, starts fans, and observes thermometers and gauges to heat drying chamber to specified temperature and supply steam to hydrating jets. 2. Starts conveyors and shaker screen. 3. Turns dial to transfer powder …

Installer, Interior Assemblies Job

1. Installs aircraft interior furnishings, trim, and accessories, such as carpeting, sidewalls, doors, windows, seats, partitions, galleys, and passenger service units, according to specifications, using handtools and power tools: Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and production procedures to determine measurements and installation procedures. 2. Measures and marks installation areas in …

Installer, Metal Flooring Job

1. Installs prefabricated metal flooring in railroad cars preparatory to welding, using handtools and portable power tools: Measures transverse centerline of car to determine location of flooring, using location fixtures. 2. Positions flooring sections in specified relationship to side sill or longitudinal centerline, using rule, gauge, and pry bars. 3. …

Installer, Movable Bulkhead Job

1. Installs movable bulkheads and bulkhead trolley in railroad cars, using handtools and portable power tools: Measures and marks centerline on roof and floor of car, using chalkline and gauges. 2. Positions and secures overhead rail assembly in car according to marked centerlines, using cotter pins, wedges, and clamps. 3. …

Installer Job

1. Moves, installs, and stores paintings, statuary, and other art objects in art museum: Places protective pads on handtruck platform and lifts paintings, statuary, or other art objects onto handtruck and places protective pads between and around objects to ensure against damage. 2. Pushes handtruck from shipping-receiving area to storage …

Installer, Door Furring Job

1. Installs prefabricated furring strips and insulation material into metal railroad car doors, using handtools: Positions and aligns door frame on assembly rails, using hoist. 2. Removes paint from studs in door frame, using paint remover and brush. 3. Applies sealing compound to designated points in frame, using caulking gun. …

Installer, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Job

1. Installs electrical circuitry and fixtures, plumbing and plumbing fixtures, and engines in sailboats, using power and handtools: Reads blueprints and work diagrams to determine length and size of wire needed. 2. Measures and cuts wire to specified length, using tape measure and electrician’s pliers. 3. Strips insulation from ends …

Inspector-Repairer Job

1. Examines coin purses, handbags, wallets, and other leather articles for defects, such as missing seam stitches, faulty frame alignment, and blemishes, and repairs minor defects, using handtools: Trims excess material and thread from articles, using clippers. 2. Wipes spots and stains from articles, using cleaning solution and cloth. 3. …

Inspector-Repairer, Sandstone Job

1. Examines and repairs sandstone table and counter tops, using handtools: Examines and feels sandstone for defects, such as flaking or bubbles in paint, pits, cracks, and chipped areas, and for variations in surface texture. 2. Sands top and edges of stone, using fine grit abrasive paper. 3. Fills cracks …

Inspector-Adjuster, Office-Machine Components Job

1. Inspects and adjusts components and subassemblies of high-speed printers used in electronic data systems for conformance with specifications, using testing equipment and handtools: Examines components and subassemblies for defects and faulty work, using schematic drawings and work process specifications. 2. Measures and checks clearances, tensions, alignments, and electric circuitry, …

Inspector-Grader, Agricultural Establishment Job

1. Inspects and grades agricultural products, such as carrots, rose bushes, strawberry plants, and tobacco, in field or shed, according to marketing specifications: Estimates weight of product visually and by feel. 2. Verifies count. 3. Looks at, feels, and smells product, as required by its nature, to determine grade and …

Inspector-Packer Job

1. Inspects, repairs, and packs repaired finished hats or caps: Inspects hats or caps for flaws, such as poor stitching and improperly placed visors, bands, or ornaments. 2. Makes minor repairs to hats or caps, such as sewing in missed stitches, using needle and thread, clipping loose threads, using scissors, …

Inspector, Woodwind Instruments Job

1. Inspects woodwind musical instruments, such as clarinets, saxophones, or flutes, for defective finish and mechanical action, and makes repairs, using handtools and testing devices: Tests soldered joints for strength and keys for spring tension, using testing devices. 2. Solders loose parts and adjusts spring tension, using soldering iron and …

Inspector, Wreath Job

1. Inspects holiday decorations made from twigs and boughs, such as wreaths and door charms, for completeness and quality: Examines pieces received from individual workers or on conveyor belt to ascertain that specified greens and decorative items have been combined in required proportions, that each assembly is full and symmetrical, …

Inspector, Wheel And Pinion Job

1. Inspects and adjusts assembled watch wheels and pinions for surface and mechanical defects, using tweezers, gauges, and loupe: Examines wheels for levelness, using gauges, and adjusts wheels to correct discrepancies. 2. Tests and adjusts endshake of wheels, using loupe and tweezers. 3. Mounts wheels in gauge and observes gauge …