Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
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.
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Salary Information
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders: $58,070 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Verify information or specifications. | General |
| Position material handling equipment. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition. | General |
| Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment. | General |
| Connect cables or electrical lines. | General |
| Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | General |
| Test materials, solutions, or samples. | General |
| Direct maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids. | General |
| Clean vessels or marine equipment. | General |
| Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment. | General |
| Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems. | General |
| Connect hoses to equipment or machinery. | General |
| Mark materials or objects for identification. | General |
| Control pumps or pumping equipment. | General |
| Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications. | General |
| Monitor vehicle movement or location. | Maintenance |
| Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly. | Maintenance |
| Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition. | Maintenance |
| Monitor availability of equipment or supplies. | Maintenance |
| Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Distributed control system DCS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| CompuWeigh GMS | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| National Ballast Control Operator (BCO) | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |