Tank Car, Truck, & Ship Loaders
Code: 53-7121.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Load Out Person
Loader
Loader Operator
Loading Operator
Oil Movements Operator
PVC Loader (Polyvinyl Chloride Loader)
Rail Car Loader
Tank Car Loader
Tankerman
Truck Loader
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tank Car, Truck, & Ship Loaders
Salaries for a Tank Car, Truck, & Ship Loaders vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Tank Car, Truck, & Ship Loaders in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Tank Car, Truck, & Ship Loaders include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Tank Car, Truck, & Ship Loaders professionals across diverse sectors.
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