53-7121.00Apprenticeship

Tank Car, Truck, & 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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Key Tasks

  • Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  • Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  • Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  • Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures.
  • Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  • Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  • Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  • Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  • Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  • Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  • Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  • Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  • Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  • 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.
  • Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  • Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  • Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  • Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  • Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.

Skills

Operation and Control
69%
Operations Monitoring
69%
Reading Comprehension
56%
Time Management
53%
Speaking
50%
Writing
50%
Active Listening
50%
Complex Problem Solving
50%
Monitoring
50%
Critical Thinking
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
47%
Quality Control Analysis
47%
Coordination
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Active Learning
44%
Troubleshooting
41%
Social Perceptiveness
41%
Equipment Maintenance
41%
Instructing
38%
Mathematics
38%
Repairing
38%
Systems Analysis
38%
Learning Strategies
38%
Equipment Selection
35%
Service Orientation
31%
Negotiation
31%
Systems Evaluation
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Persuasion
25%
Management of Financial Resources
25%
Technology Design
19%
Science
13%
Programming
10%
Operations Analysis
0%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Transportation
63%
Production and Processing
58%
English Language
57%
Public Safety and Security
54%
Mechanical
49%
Education and Training
38%
Computers and Electronics
37%
Administrative
36%
Chemistry
35%
Customer and Personal Service
32%
Mathematics
32%
Telecommunications
28%
Administration and Management
28%
Personnel and Human Resources
25%
Physics
21%
Law and Government
20%
Geography
18%
Communications and Media
17%
Engineering and Technology
15%
Economics and Accounting
14%
Design
14%
Medicine and Dentistry
13%
Building and Construction
12%
Biology
12%
Psychology
11%
Sales and Marketing
9%
Therapy and Counseling
9%
Sociology and Anthropology
8%
History and Archeology
5%
Philosophy and Theology
5%
Foreign Language
5%
Food Production
4%
Fine Arts
2%

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Abilities

Multilimb Coordination
72%
Control Precision
72%
Far Vision
69%
Rate Control
69%
Manual Dexterity
69%
Perceptual Speed
66%
Reaction Time
66%
Problem Sensitivity
66%
Static Strength
66%
Depth Perception
66%
Near Vision
63%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
60%
Oral Comprehension
56%
Speech Clarity
53%
Extent Flexibility
53%
Stamina
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Speech Recognition
53%
Finger Dexterity
53%
Trunk Strength
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Hearing Sensitivity
50%
Written Comprehension
50%
Visualization
50%
Auditory Attention
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Time Sharing
50%
Gross Body Equilibrium
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Written Expression
50%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Category Flexibility
47%
Inductive Reasoning
47%
Spatial Orientation
44%
Dynamic Strength
44%
Glare Sensitivity
44%
Response Orientation
44%
Gross Body Coordination
44%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Fluency of Ideas
41%
Number Facility
41%
Mathematical Reasoning
38%
Speed of Closure
38%
Speed of Limb Movement
35%
Originality
35%
Peripheral Vision
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
28%
Memorization
25%
Sound Localization
25%
Night Vision
25%
Explosive Strength
19%
Dynamic Flexibility
10%

Work Activities

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
91%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
89%
Getting Information
85%
Processing Information
82%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
82%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
81%
Documenting/Recording Information
81%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
79%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
79%
Handling and Moving Objects
78%
Performing General Physical Activities
78%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
75%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
75%
Analyzing Data or Information
71%
Controlling Machines and Processes
71%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
71%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
71%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
70%
Scheduling Work and Activities
64%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
64%
Thinking Creatively
61%
Training and Teaching Others
61%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
57%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
57%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
55%
Coaching and Developing Others
52%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
52%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
48%
Developing and Building Teams
48%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
48%
Assisting and Caring for Others
47%
Working with Computers
46%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
43%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
40%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
39%
Performing Administrative Activities
39%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
37%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
28%
Selling or Influencing Others
25%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
23%
Staffing Organizational Units
23%

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

99%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

96%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

94%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

94%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

93%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

91%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

91%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

90%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

90%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

88%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

87%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

87%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

87%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

86%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

85%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

85%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

83%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

82%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

81%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

81%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

80%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

80%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

79%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

77%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

74%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

73%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

73%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

72%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

70%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

68%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

67%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

67%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

66%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

65%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

64%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

62%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

62%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

54%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

52%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

51%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

49%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

49%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

49%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

48%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

48%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

46%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

44%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

41%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

40%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

37%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

28%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

27%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

22%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

15%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

8%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

6%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

3%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

81%

Less than high school diploma

12%

Post-secondary certificate

4%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

98

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

61

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

16

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

5

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

0

Work Styles

Cautiousness
86%
Dependability
82%
Attention to Detail
77%
Integrity
53%
Stress Tolerance
45%
Self-Control
34%
Perseverance
24%
Cooperation
23%
Achievement Orientation
22%
Self-Confidence
20%
Initiative
8%
Optimism
4%
Sincerity
3%
Intellectual Curiosity
1%

Work Values

Support
83%
Independence
67%
Relationships
61%
Working Conditions
33%
Achievement
28%
Recognition
22%

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