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DOT Code: 184.167-214

Industry: water trans.

Manages operations of freight terminal to load and discharge ships' cargoes: Studies ship's manifests to determine whether cargo should be stored in transit sheds or on wharves and to determine what equipment is needed to handle cargo. Notifies Superintendent, Stevedoring (water trans.) to assign workers to jobs and arrange dock space for freight. Computes cost of operations for tonnage handled. Directs purchase of cargo-handling gear and maintenance of terminal and company equipment. May order railroad cars or hire trucks and tractors for transporting freight from docks. When working with company whose terminal has piers located at different places, may be designated Superintendent, Pier (water trans.). May direct operations at container terminal and be designated Superintendent, Container Terminal (water trans.).

GOE: 11.11.03 STRENGTH: S GED: R5 M4 L4 SVP: 8 DLU: 77