Is being a tanker loader a good fit for you?
Loads and unloads liquids and bulk goods such as coal, sand and grain into or out of tank trucks, rail tankers and ships.
What the work involves
- Seals outlet valves on tank wagons, barges and trucks.
- Checks load numbers on tank wagons, barges and trucks so they are placed correctly.
- Checks the condition and weight of containers to make sure they are clean and follow loading procedures.
- Starts pumps and adjusts valves or cables to control the flow of products into containers.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a tanker loader is one of yours.
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