Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

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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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Support Activities for Water Transportation	1,890
Warehousing and Storage	1,260
Support Activities for Rail Transportation	580
Truck Transportation	500
Rail Transportation	440
Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers	430
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)	390
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	360
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying	350
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)	350

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Average Annual Salary	$42,330
Average Hourly Wage	$20.35
Total Employment	9,000