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Divers swim underwater to undertake tasks such as seafood gathering, research, salvage and construction.

What the job involves

  • Performs mechanical, construction, repair and inspection duties using hand tools, cutting and welding equipment and hydraulic or air powered equipment

  • Secures cables or floatation devices to objects to raise them to the surface

  • Dives in diving bells and operates articulated arms to perform tasks

  • Controls equipment at the surface for other divers

  • Carries out other underwater duties such as surveys, searches, blasting and collection of scientific or exploratory samples and operates underwater equipment including video and television camera and sonar gear