Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.12 | 08/2019 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2019 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.0 | 08/2019 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Rate Control | 1.A.2.b.4 | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Depth Perception | 1.A.4.a.6 | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seal outlet valves on tank cars, barges, and trucks. | Core | 86 | 08/2019 |
| Verify tank car, barge, or truck load numbers to ensure car placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions. | Core | 85 | 08/2019 |
| Start pumps and adjust valves or cables to regulate the flow of products to vessels, using knowledge of loading procedures. | Core | 86 | 08/2019 |
| Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures. | Core | 86 | 08/2019 |
| Observe positions of cars passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times. | Core | 86 | 08/2019 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.86 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.68 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.94 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.31 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |