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Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.

One of the first duties of loaders is to connect ground cables to carry away static electricity during unloading. Then, loaders inspect the storage tanks on vehicles, attach hoses, and pump the liquids.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders are in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster and the Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$13.63 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   1.9%
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Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  • Inspect containers to be sure they are clean.
  • Start pumps to transfer products between storage tanks and transportation units.
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Job Title Examples:

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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.