U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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53-7121 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

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 Loaders (broad occupation)

Material Moving Workers (minor group)

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009