Tank/Car/Truck/Ship Loader
Code: 53-7121.00
Also known as: Load Out Person, Loader, Loader Operator, Loading Operator, Oil Movements Operator, PVC Loader (Polyvinyl Chloride Loader), Rail Car Loader, Tank Car Loader, Tankerman, Truck Loader
Description: Tank, Car, Truck and Ship Loaders load and unload bulk solids and chemicals. They handle general maintenance of shipping tanks and monitor them for defects. There is no formal educational requirement for this position. However, most workers have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Typical wages
| 10% | $31,110 |
| 25% | $36,280 |
| Median | $45,610 |
| 75% | $64,940 |
| 90% | $79,220 |
| 10% | $14.96 |
| 25% | $17.44 |
| Median | $21.93 |
| 75% | $31.22 |
| 90% | $38.08 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
12,200 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
12,000 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 1,300 |