Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

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What Tank car, truck, and ship loaders 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.


Tank car, truck, and ship loader Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 13,000
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $49,390

Job Outlook for Tank car, truck, and ship loaders

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 600
  • Growth rate: 5 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Tank car, truck, or ship loader

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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