- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Perceptual Speed, Oral Comprehension, Auditory Attention, and Problem Sensitivity. Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Computers and Electronics, and Production and Processing and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Processing Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Training and Teaching Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Interacting With Computers
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Perceptual Speed
Oral Comprehension
Auditory Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Reaction Time
Near Vision
Control Precision
Extent Flexibility
Far Vision
Information Ordering
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Visualization
Manual Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Trunk Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Depth Perception
Static Strength
Multilimb Coordination
Written Comprehension
Response Orientation
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Visual Color Discrimination
Hearing Sensitivity
Rate Control
Mathematical Reasoning
Time Sharing
Speech Recognition
Number Facility
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Speed of Closure
Stamina
Fluency of Ideas
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Glare Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Memorization
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Originality
Spatial Orientation
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Sound Localization
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing
Public Safety and Security
Education and Training
Mathematics
English Language
Chemistry
Engineering and Technology
Law and Government
Administration and Management
Building and Construction
Physics
Psychology
Transportation
Personnel and Human Resources
Customer and Personal Service
Philosophy and Theology
Geography
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Design
Sociology and Anthropology
Telecommunications
Clerical
Communications and Media
Economics and Accounting
Biology
Sales and Marketing
Food Production
History and Archeology
Wages
New York
$71,760
Utah
$61,710
Hawaii
$51,750
California
$50,770
Ohio
$49,490
Mississippi
$49,380
Louisiana
$48,220
Maryland
$46,630
Colorado
$46,350
Massachusetts
$45,630
Tennessee
$45,220
Texas
$44,680
Indiana
$43,820
North Carolina
$43,150
South Carolina
$42,840
Oklahoma
$42,770
Kansas
$42,760
Illinois
$42,360
Wisconsin
$42,150
Pennsylvania
$41,360
Alabama
$41,280
Washington
$39,590
Michigan
$39,440
Georgia
$39,210
West Virginia
$39,100
Arizona
$38,530
New Jersey
$37,630
North Dakota
$37,520
Wyoming
$37,130
Florida
$36,440
Nevada
$36,390
Iowa
$35,920
Virginia
$35,910
New Mexico
$34,990
Missouri
$34,330
Maine
$33,220
Arkansas
$30,660
Kentucky
$29,300
Nebraska
$21,940
Puerto Rico
$18,560
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Repairing
Active Listening
Troubleshooting
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Equipment Maintenance
Speaking
Instructing
Active Learning
Time Management
Mathematics
Writing
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Equipment Selection
Negotiation
Management of Material Resources
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Science
Programming
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Cooperation
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Leadership
Integrity
Initiative
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Letters and Memos
Consequence of Error
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Walking and Running
Coordinate or Lead Others
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Degree of Automation
Level of Competition
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With External Customers
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Work Schedules
Public Speaking
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Sitting
Telephone
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Time Pressure
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Walking and Running
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
- Importance Supplemental-
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times.
Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.
Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment.
Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, utilizing knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage.
Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools.
Monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders, in order to determine amounts to be pumped.
Tend vessels that store substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials, checking levels of substances by using calibrated rods or by reading mercury gauges and tank charts.
Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures.
Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment.
Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)