Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Description

Career Cluster:

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

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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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Education

Required Level of Education

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 81.59%
• Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 11.39%
• Some College Courses = 6.53%
• Less than a High School Diploma = 0.49%

Related Work Experience

• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 30.71%
• Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 30.58%
• None = 26.41%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.65%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.66%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.95%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 0.97%
• Up to and including 1 month = 0.93%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.13%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 32.87%
• None = 31.07%
• Up to and including 1 month = 19.84%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.52%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4.69%

On-the-Job Training

• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 39.87%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 30.71%
• Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 14.77%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.66%

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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• 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.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
• Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
• Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
• Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
• Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
• Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
• Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
• Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
• Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
• Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
• Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
• Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.

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Additional Resources

Information on safety and training requirements is available from:

U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
200 Constitution Ave. NW.
Washington, D.C. 20210
http://www.osha.gov

Information on industrial truck and tractor operators is available from:

Industrial Truck Association
1750 K St. NW.
Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006

Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association
2750 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA 22301

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
86.75	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
72.25	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
72.00	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
70.00	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
69.75	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
66.00	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
68.75	Operation Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
68.75	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
59.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56.25	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
53.00	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
53.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
53.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
65.75	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
65.75	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
65.75	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
65.75	Rate Control	The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
65.75	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
65.75	Depth Perception	The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
65.75	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
62.50	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
62.50	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
59.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
59.50	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
59.50	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
59.50	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56.25	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
56.25	Gross Body Equilibrium	The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
53.25	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.25	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53.25	Stamina	The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
53.25	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
53.25	Time Sharing	The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
53.25	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
53.25	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53.25	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
50.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
50.00	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
50.00	Gross Body Coordination	The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
50.00	Response Orientation	The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
50.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Speed of Limb Movement	The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
50.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
82.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75.75	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
75.25	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.
74.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
74.50	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
72.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
71.00	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.
70.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
70.00	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
69.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
69.00	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
68.75	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
63.00	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
62.00	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
61.75	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
61.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
60.50	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.
60.25	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
60.00	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
59.50	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
57.75	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
57.50	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.
57.00	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
56.00	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
53.00	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
52.50	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
52.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
51.50	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
51.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
51.00	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
49.50	Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
94.50	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
90.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
85.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
85.00	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
79.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
77.25	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
76.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
74.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
73.75	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
73.75	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
68.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
64.00	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
63.25	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
60.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
83.33	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
66.67	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
61.17	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
97.60	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
96.20	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
94.80	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
92.80	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
91.20	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
89.80	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
89.40	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?
88.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
86.60	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
85.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
85.40	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
85.40	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
83.80	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
83.80	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
83.60	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
83.40	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
82.40	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
82.20	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
81.00	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?
80.60	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
80.60	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.)
80.20	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
79.60	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
78.20	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
77.80	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?
77.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
76.40	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
72.60	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
72.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
71.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
70.40	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
68.80	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
67.40	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
67.00	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
65.80	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
65.20	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
62.60	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
60.40	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
58.60	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
57.00	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
56.40	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
55.60	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
55.00	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
53.80	Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles	How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
52.20	Exposed to Whole Body Vibration	How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
51.60	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
51.20	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?
51.00	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
50.20	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance	How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

• Overall 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.
• Job 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.
• Examples
  • These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
• Education
  • These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
United States	$23,900.00	$46,400.00	$61,750.00
Virginia	$24,827.23	$36,733.76	$42,687.02
Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$24,936.77	$36,996.43	$43,026.77
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

 State and Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

 National Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Employment Projections

National	2010	2020	% Change
United States	10,400	10,600	+ 2.1%
State	2010	2020	% Change
Virginia	390	405	+ 3.8%
Region	2010	2020	% Change
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	372	386	+ 3.8%
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

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• Packers and Packagers, Hand
• Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.0
Performing General Physical Activities	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Interacting With Computers	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.0
Thinking Creatively	3.0
Analyzing Data or Information	3.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5

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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Titles

• Barge Loader
• Bulk Tank Car Unloader
• Caustics Loader
• Chemical Recovery Operator
• Coal Dumping Equipment Operator
• Dock Loader
• Load Out Person
• Loader
• Loader Operator
• Pumper
• Pumper-Gauger
• Pumper-Gauger Apprentice
• PVC Loader (Polyvinyl Chloride Loader)
• Rail Car Loader
• Rail Car Unloader
• Rail Loader
• Ship Unloader
• Shipper
• Shipping and Receiving Operator
• Ships or Barges Loader
• Spout Tender
• Steel Loader
• Tank Car Loader
• Tank Truck Loader
• Truck Loader
• Truck Unloader
• Warehouse Man
• Yard Person

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0.