Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
SOC Code: 53-7121 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $47,341 | $64,813 | $82,285 | $99,757 |
| Salisbury, MD | $44,096 | $59,405 | $74,714 | $90,022 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $44,096 | $59,405 | $74,714 | $90,022 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $76,981 | $81,120 | $85,259 | $89,398 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $45,573 | $60,154 | $74,734 | $89,315 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $76,066 | $80,330 | $84,594 | $88,858 |
| Anchorage, AK | $74,818 | $78,853 | $82,888 | $86,923 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $67,101 | $73,154 | $79,206 | $85,259 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $44,346 | $57,970 | $71,573 | $85,197 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $47,278 | $59,904 | $72,530 | $85,155 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Writing | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 3.5 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
| Mechanical | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.5 |
| Administrative | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 81.4% |
| Less than high school | 12.0% |
| Some college | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.8% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software SAP software CompuWeigh GMS Distributed control system DCS Warehouse management system WMS
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