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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Acid Loader

2.	Acid Pump Operator

3.	Airveyor Operator

4.	Blend Plant Operator

5.	Blend Technician

6.	Boom Pump Operator

7.	Booster Station Operator

8.	Brewery Pumper

9.	Brine Well Operator

10.	Cable Maintainer

11.	Caustic Pump Operator

12.	Chemical Operator

13.	Chemical Pumper

14.	Concrete Boom Pump Operator

15.	Concrete Pump Operator

16.	Day Light Relief Operator

17.	Engineer, Station, Mainline

18.	Exhauster Engineer

19.	Fermenting Cellars Receiver

20.	Filter Filler

21.	Fluid Pump Operator

22.	Fuel Distribution System Operator

23.	Gas Transfer Operator

24.	Grease and Tallow Pumper

25.	Liquor Bridge Operator

26.	Logistics Technician

27.	Main Line Station Engineer

28.	Monitor Car Operator

29.	Oil Pumper

30.	Outside Operator

31.	Panelboard Tank Pumper

32.	Pigment Pumper

33.	Pipeline Dispatch Operator

34.	Pipeline Operator

35.	Process Operator

36.	Product Transfer Pumper

37.	Production Recovery Operator

38.	Production Utility Worker

39.	Pump Operator

40.	Pump Runner

41.	Pump Station Operator

42.	Pump Tender

43.	Pumper

44.	Pumper Gager

45.	Pumper Gager Apprentice

46.	Pumpman

47.	Purification Operator

48.	Station Engineer

49.	Still Pump Operator

50.	Tank Car Loader

51.	Tank Farm Attendant

52.	Tank Farm Operator

53.	Tank Tender

54.	Tapper

55.	Treating Plant Pumper

56.	Utility Operator

57.	Wash Oil Pump Operator

58.	Waste Oil Pumper

Job Tasks

	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. Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.

	Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, stocks used, gauging results, and operating times. Record operational or production data.

	Communicate with other workers, using signals, radios, or telephones, to start and stop flows of materials or substances. Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.

	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. Monitor cargo area conditions. Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.

	Turn valves and start pumps to start or regulate flows of substances such as gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials. Control pumps or pumping equipment.

	Plan movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units, using knowledge of interconnections and capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps, and tankage. Plan work operations.

	Read operating schedules or instructions or receive verbal orders to determine amounts to be pumped. Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

	Clean, lubricate, and repair pumps and vessels, using hand tools and equipment. Clean machinery or equipment. Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

	Collect and deliver sample solutions for laboratory analysis. Move materials, equipment, or supplies. Collect samples for analysis or testing.

	Connect hoses and pipelines to pumps and vessels prior to material transfer, using hand tools. Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.

	Tend auxiliary equipment such as water treatment and refrigeration units, and heat exchangers.

	Add chemicals and solutions to tanks to ensure that specifications are met. Load materials into equipment for processing.

	Pump two or more materials into one tank to blend mixtures. Control pumps or pumping equipment.

	Test materials and solutions, using testing equipment. Test materials, solutions, or samples.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

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