53-7121.00

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.

7.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 72% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 72% probability of automation for this role
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72%
of jobs safer
290
jobs riskier than this
+4.3%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders transfer bulk materials to and from transport vessels — physical industrial work at ports and terminals where automated loading systems are advancing. Large terminal automation projects (Rotterdam's automated port, automated truck loading systems) are reducing headcount. Moderate-to-high displacement risk in large industrial and port operations through 2027.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$58,070
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.3%
As fast as average
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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9.1
10.0
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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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76% automation risk

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