01
Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks.
02
Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions.
03
Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures.
04
Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
05
Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times.
06
Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow.
07
Operate ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment such as railroad tank car unloading equipment.
08
Connect ground cables to carry off static electricity when unloading tanker cars.
09
Copy and attach load specifications to loaded tanks.
10
Remove and replace tank car dome caps, or direct other workers in their removal and replacement.
