Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Career B (or your target career)
Recycling and Reclamation Workers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | Recycling and Reclamation Workers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $58,870 | $40,240 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 10,700 | 2,950,280 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing | Operation and Control, Monitoring, Active Listening, Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking |
| Related careers | Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Recycling and Reclamation Workers, Chemical Plant and System Operators, Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Chemical Plant and System Operators |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
100%
4 of 4 target skills
Target-only skills
0
Current-only skills
6
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Operation and Control—
- Active Listening—
- Monitoring—
- Operations Monitoring—
Only in Recycling and Reclamation Workers
- None
Only in Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Speaking