[Core] [86% incumbents] Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
  DWAs: Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures.
  DWAs: Control pumps or pumping equipment.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
  DWAs: Inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
  DWAs: Monitor vehicle movement or location. | Position material handling equipment.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
  DWAs: Monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly. | Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.

[Core] [86% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
  DWAs: Connect cables or electrical lines.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
  DWAs: Mark materials or objects for identification.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
  DWAs: Install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment. | Direct maintenance or repair activities.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Test samples for specific gravity, using hydrometers, or send samples to laboratories for testing.
  DWAs: Test materials, solutions, or samples.

[Supplemental] [86% incumbents] Test vessels for leaks, damage, and defects, and repair or replace defective parts as necessary.
  DWAs: Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems. | Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
  DWAs: Verify information or specifications.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Unload cars containing liquids by connecting hoses to outlet plugs and pumping compressed air into cars to force liquids into storage tanks.
  DWAs: Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Clean interiors of tank cars or tank trucks, using mechanical spray nozzles.
  DWAs: Clean vessels or marine equipment.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Lower gauge rods into tanks or read meters to verify contents, temperatures, and volumes of liquid loads.
  DWAs: Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Operate conveyors and equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles.
  DWAs: Operate conveyors or other industrial material moving equipment.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
  DWAs: Weigh materials to ensure compliance with specifications. | Monitor availability of equipment or supplies.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Transportation (imp:3.53 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:3.30 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:3.27 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.15 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:2.94 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Education and Training (imp:2.50 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.47 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.43 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Chemistry (imp:2.38 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.27 lvl:1.77) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:2.27 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:2.13 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administration and Management (imp:2.10 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.01 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:1.82 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:1.81 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:1.72 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Communications and Media (imp:1.67 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.57) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:1.55 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.52 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Building and Construction (imp:1.46 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Psychology (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.34 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Control Precision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Rate Control (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Far Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Reaction Time (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Depth Perception (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Originality (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.62 lvl:5.37) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.56 lvl:4.74) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Getting Information (imp:4.40 lvl:4.00) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:4.28 lvl:4.24) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.26 lvl:4.69) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.24 lvl:4.59) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.24 lvl:4.04) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.16 lvl:4.27) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.15 lvl:4.27) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.13 lvl:5.81) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.12 lvl:5.33) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.99 lvl:4.48) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.98 lvl:4.59) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.85 lvl:3.90) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.85 lvl:4.88) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.84 lvl:4.48) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.83 lvl:4.29) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.79 lvl:4.16) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:4.11) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.54 lvl:4.12) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.45 lvl:3.85) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.44 lvl:3.74) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.29 lvl:2.92) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.71) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.20 lvl:2.87) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.07 lvl:3.82) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.28) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.93 lvl:2.93) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.91 lvl:3.30) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.91 lvl:2.63) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.87 lvl:3.11) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Working with Computers (imp:2.82 lvl:2.58) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.72 lvl:2.40) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.61 lvl:2.47) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.56 lvl:2.64) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.54 lvl:2.27) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.49 lvl:2.44) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.10 lvl:1.94) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.99 lvl:1.40) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.93 lvl:1.60) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.92 lvl:1.46) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.58) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.31) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.35) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.03) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.73) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cooperation (imp:0.68) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.66) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.60) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.13) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.03) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:-0.20) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.26) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.56) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.57) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Repairing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 10,700
  annual_median    : $58,870
  annual_pct10     : $39,460
  annual_pct25     : $46,300
  annual_pct75     : $70,060
  annual_pct90     : $83,160
  annual_mean      : $59,970
  hourly_median    : $28.30

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Maryland ($81,320)
  lowest_state     : Arkansas ($33,800)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.406x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (35 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    6,170  median: $  61,280
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,870  median: $  59,440
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,570  median: $  46,400
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      410  median: $  40,950
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      370  median: $  57,250
  Construction                             emp:       90  median: $  49,430
  Utilities                                emp:       70  median: $  75,630

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    6,170  median: $  61,280
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,870  median: $  59,440
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,570  median: $  46,400
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      410  median: $  40,950
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      370  median: $  57,250
  Construction                             emp:       90  median: $  49,430
  Utilities                                emp:       70  median: $  75,630

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:40:56.011831Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Tank car (similarity: 0.3902)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_car
  QID: Q1146040
  Extract: A tank car or tanker is a type of railroad car or rolling stock designed to transport liquid and gaseous commodities.

  Title: Roll-on/roll-off (similarity: 0.1633)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roll-on%2Froll-off
  QID: Q473932
  Extract: Roll-on/roll-off ships are cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, buses, trailers, and railroad cars, that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter. This 

  Title: Car bomb (similarity: 0.2439)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_bomb
  QID: Q11244
  Extract: A car bomb, bus bomb, van bomb, lorry bomb, or truck bomb, also known as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), is an improvised explosive device designed to be detonated in an automobile or other vehicles.

  Title: Amphibious vehicle (similarity: 0.2353)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphibious_vehicle
  QID: Q474698
  Extract: An amphibious vehicle is a vehicle that works both on land and on or under water. Amphibious vehicles include amphibious bicycles, ATVs, cars, buses, trucks, railway vehicles, combat vehicles, and hovercraft.

  Title: List of Gulf War military equipment (similarity: 0.2059)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Gulf_War_military_equipment
  QID: Q6572676
  Extract: This list of Gulf War military equipment compiles various military weapons and vehicles used by different nations in the Gulf War of 1990–1991. For coalition partners themselves, see the coalition of the Gulf War.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong occupational data with detailed task descriptions, clear skill requirements, and comprehensive wage/employment statistics from BLS OEWS May 2025. Job zone and education requirements are well-documented, enabling confident analysis of career pathways and market intelligence.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:38:53.932852+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,702
tokens_output        : 4,304
cost_usd             : $0.046469
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists, though tank car articles provide context about the transportation vessels these workers service. The semantic neighbors focus on vehicle types rather than the occupation itself.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders operate specialized equipment to transfer chemicals and bulk materials like coal, sand, and grain between storage facilities and transportation vessels. These workers ensure safe and efficient loading operations while monitoring product flow, testing materials for quality compliance, and maintaining detailed documentation of shipments. The role requires precise coordination of mechanical systems and strict adherence to safety protocols when handling potentially hazardous materials.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Loaders begin shifts by inspecting vessels for cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures, then position loading spouts and connect ground cables to prevent static electricity buildup. They start pumps and adjust valves to regulate product flow while continuously monitoring processes to ensure consistent operation and coordinating with team members. Throughout loading operations, they operate industrial trucks and material-moving equipment to transport materials, seal outlet valves on completed vessels, and attach load specifications to tanks. Workers test samples for specific gravity using hydrometers or prepare samples for laboratory analysis, and document all activities to maintain compliance records.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful tank car loaders possess strong realistic interests, preferring hands-on work with mechanical equipment and concrete problem-solving over abstract thinking. They demonstrate exceptional dependability and cautiousness, as safety violations can result in environmental disasters or injuries. The role demands individuals with excellent control precision and multilimb coordination to operate complex machinery while maintaining awareness of multiple simultaneous processes. Detail-oriented workers excel at monitoring procedures and catching potential problems before they escalate into costly or dangerous situations.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 81.4% of workers holding this credential according to education distribution data. Employers typically provide on-the-job training covering safety protocols, equipment operation, and material handling procedures specific to their facilities. Some workers benefit from post-secondary certificates in transportation or industrial technologies, though only 3.9% hold such credentials.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced loaders often advance to supervisory roles overseeing loading operations or transition to related positions like pump operators or industrial truck operators. Some pursue specialized certifications in hazardous materials handling or advance to equipment maintenance roles. Career progression may lead to logistics coordination, warehouse management, or operations supervision within transportation and manufacturing sectors.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 10,700 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $58,870 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $39,460 to $83,160 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with Maryland offering the highest wages at $81,320 compared to Arkansas at $33,800, reflecting regional differences in industry concentration and cost of living. Transportation and warehousing sectors employ 6,170 workers, followed by manufacturing with 1,870 positions, indicating strong demand in logistics-intensive industries. The role shows stability in traditional industrial sectors, particularly chemical processing, petroleum refining, and bulk commodity handling.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation risk as advanced sensors and automated loading systems can handle routine monitoring and valve control functions. However, the need for human judgment in safety assessments, equipment inspection, and complex problem-solving during irregular situations provides protection against full automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require operation of industrial trucks and material-moving equipment as core job functions.
    data: Operations Monitoring skill overlap
    data: Operation and Control transferable skills
    data: Equipment operation work activities
  [task_similarity] Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers (53-7072.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve starting pumps, adjusting valves, and monitoring product flow through mechanical systems.
    data: Control pumps or pumping equipment DWA
    data: Monitor loading processes work activity
    data: Operations Monitoring skill
  [riasec_cluster] Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (53-7062.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share strong realistic interests and conventional secondary interests in material handling work.
    data: R:6.96, C:4.77 RIASEC profile
    data: Material moving equipment operation
    data: Transportation and warehousing industry employment
  [knowledge_overlap] Conveyor Operators and Tenders (53-7011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require transportation knowledge and production/processing expertise for material handling operations.
    data: Transportation knowledge importance 3.5
    data: Production and Processing knowledge importance 3.3
    data: Monitor loading processes work activity
  [job_zone] Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining (47-5044.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within Job Zone 2, requiring similar levels of preparation and on-the-job training.
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: High school diploma education requirement
    data: Operations monitoring and equipment control skills
  [transferable_skill] Crane and Tower Operators (53-7021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require operations monitoring, operation and control skills, and precise coordination abilities.
    data: Operations Monitoring transferable skill importance 3.8
    data: Control Precision ability importance 3.9
    data: Multilimb Coordination ability importance 3.9

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['tank car loader', 'ship loader', 'truck loader', 'bulk material loader', 'loading operator', 'tank loader', 'material loader', 'chemical loader']
  exclude_keywords : ['crane operator', 'forklift operator', 'warehouse worker', 'truck driver', 'mechanic']
  title_patterns   : ['*loader', '*loading*', 'tank*loader', '*car*loader', '*ship*loader']
  common_variations: ['barge loader', 'car loader', 'dock loader', 'load out person', 'loading operator', 'oil movements operator', 'pumper gauger', 'bulk tank car unloader']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'materials', 'principles', 'control', 'material', 'handling', 'procedures', 'activities', 'moving', 'objects', 'loading', 'operate', 'vehicles', 'monitoring', 'includes', 'problems', 'ideas', 'tank']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  47  0.01689  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:49%  dwas:26%  inference:13%
tendency                   42  0.01509  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
materials                  22  0.00791  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  inference:23%  onet_tasks:18%
principles                 16  0.00575  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    15  0.00539  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:13%  dwas:7%
material                   14  0.00503  dwas                 dwas:57%  onet_dimensions:21%  inference:14%
handling                   14  0.00503  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:29%  inference:29%
procedures                 13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:23%  onet_tasks:15%
activities                 13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:8%
moving                     13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  dwas:38%  inference:8%
objects                    13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
loading                    12  0.00431  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:42%  dwas:8%
operate                    12  0.00431  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  dwas:25%
vehicles                   12  0.00431  wikipedia            wikipedia:42%  onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:17%
monitoring                 12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
includes                   12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   11  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:9%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tank                       10  0.00359  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:60%  inference:30%  wikipedia:10%
transportation             10  0.00359  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
car                        10  0.00359  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  wikipedia:30%  inference:30%
techniques                 10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
body                       10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
cars                        9  0.00323  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:67%  wikipedia:33%
vessels                     9  0.00323  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:11%
problem                     9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
production                  9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
resources                   9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
mechanical                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%