Barge Cleaning Technician

American Commercial Barge Line - ACBL; Cairo (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

401(k) employer match

On-the-job training

Safety-focused culture

Employee assistance program

Job summary

American Commercial Barge Line in Cairo, IL is seeking hardworking laborers to assist in cleaning cargo hoppers and barge exteriors to prepare them for loading customers' cargo. A $1,000 signing bonus is offered after 90 working days and on-the-job training is provided.

As part of the team, you will follow safety guidelines, operate basic equipment, and help ensure timely readiness of barges for cargo loading. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and strong work ethic in a maritime setting.

Qualifications

• Must live 50 miles or less from our Cairo fleet location.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform job tasks as assigned by foreman / supervisor.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing 75 pounds.
• Basic knowledge of safety procedures and the importance of adhering to safety guidelines.
• Must understand and be able to demonstrate the ability to signal crane operator in the lifting and moving of loads.
• Must successfully complete Powered Industrial Operators class prior to operating any front-end loaders, tractors or forklifts.
• Must successfully complete Rigger Training before being allowed to rig load for crane to lift and move.
• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the cleaning of cargo hoppers and the exterior surfaces of barges to prepare them for cargo loading.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Work efficiently and effectively to complete cleaning tasks in a timely manner, ensuring that barges are ready for cargo loading as scheduled.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and report any incidents, accidents, or issues to your supervisor.
• Collaborate with other team members and supervisors to ensure that cleaning operations run smoothly and meet quality standards.
• Pump water from void compartments and hoppers of company owner and operated equipment.
• Assists with shingling of barges and other types of temporary repairs to ensure watertight integrity of floating equipment.
• Assists with construction / repair of special projects.
• Assists in performing preventative and routine maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Assists in performing safety audits / inspections of work area.
• Conducts confined space atmospheric tests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Safety aware

Lift 75 pounds

Valid driver’s license

Crane signaling

Read and follow instructions

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered Industrial Operators class

Rigger Training

Job description

American Commercial Barge Line in Cairo, IL is seeking hardworking laborers to assist in cleaning cargo hoppers and barge exteriors to prepare them for loading customers' cargo. A $1,000 signing bonus is offered after 90 working days and on-the-job training is provided.

As part of the team, you will follow safety guidelines, operate basic equipment, and help ensure timely readiness of barges for cargo loading. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and strong work ethic in a maritime setting.