Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

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Job Description: Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Depth Perception, Static Strength, and Multilimb Coordination. Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Production and Processing, Mechanical, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Monitoring.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Getting Information
  
Processing Information
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Control Precision
  
Depth Perception
  
Static Strength
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Reaction Time
  
Trunk Strength
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Auditory Attention
  
Far Vision
  
Oral Expression
  
Selective Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Response Orientation
  
Written Comprehension
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Rate Control
  
Time Sharing
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Stamina
  
Information Ordering
  
Speech Clarity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Visualization
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Written Expression
  
Speech Recognition
  
Number Facility
  
Memorization
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Originality
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Night Vision
  
Sound Localization
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Production and Processing
  
Mechanical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Transportation
  
Administration and Management
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Building and Construction
  
Chemistry
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Education and Training
  
Design
  
Physics
  
Mathematics
  
Psychology
  
Law and Government
  
Computers and Electronics
  
English Language
  
Clerical
  
Sales and Marketing
  

Wages

California
$61,740  
 
Delaware
$58,240  
 
Washington
$56,760  
 
Oregon
$51,420  
 
Indiana
$50,350  
 
New Jersey
$47,190  
 
Louisiana
$46,940  
 
Nevada
$44,220  
 
Illinois
$42,450  
 
Minnesota
$42,130  
 
Pennsylvania
$39,040  
 
Massachusetts
$38,910  
 
Alabama
$37,070  
 
South Carolina
$36,580  
 
Wisconsin
$36,150  
 
West Virginia
$35,250  
 
Michigan
$34,750  
 
Texas
$34,050  
 
Ohio
$33,430  
 
Tennessee
$32,710  
 
Iowa
$32,610  
 
Missouri
$30,670  
 
North Carolina
$30,570  
 
Oklahoma
$30,280  
 
Kentucky
$30,130  
 
Kansas
$28,150  
 
Colorado
$27,620  
 
Arkansas
$25,180  
 
Virginia
$25,100  
 
Mississippi
$24,470  
 
Florida
$24,460  
 
New York
$23,320  
 
Georgia
$22,270  
 
Idaho
$22,260  
 
North Dakota
$21,990  
 
Puerto Rico
$19,170  
 

Skills

Operation Monitoring
  
Monitoring
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Operation and Control
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Writing
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Critical Thinking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Instructing
  
Troubleshooting
  
Speaking
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Learning Strategies
  
Active Learning
  
Active Listening
  
Equipment Selection
  
Systems Analysis
  
Repairing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Mathematics
  
Service Orientation
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Science
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Support
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Dependability
  
Initiative
  
Concern for Others
  
Leadership
  
Independence
  
Persistence
  
Integrity
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Self Control
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Innovation
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Contact With Others
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Consequence of Error
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Electronic Mail
  
Level of Competition
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Physical Proximity
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
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-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
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 Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
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-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-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 Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-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 Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-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
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
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-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  
Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  
Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  
Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  
Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  
Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  
Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  
Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
  
Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  
Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  
Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  
Operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
  
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  
Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
  
Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  
Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  

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
  

-On-the-Job Training-

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
  

-Related Work Experience-

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
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 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