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.
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters, in order to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables in order to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.
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.
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
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.
Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Reaction Time -- The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.