Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
2. 02Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
3. 03Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
4. 04Operate 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.
5. 05Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
6. 06Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
7. 07Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
8. 08Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
9. 09Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
10. 10Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures.
11. 11Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
12. 12Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.

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