Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company seeks a Shore Tankerman in the Chicagoland area to manage transfers of liquid cargos. The role requires safety focus, on-call availability, and the ability to travel independently as needed. A valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and clean background checks are essential.

Candidates must pass a pre-employment medical exam with a respirator fit test and be clean shaven. A US Merchant Mariner endorsement PIC/DL and a current TWIC are required to perform duties

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to pass background check.
• Able to pass a physical with a respirator fit test and be clean shaven.
• Must reside in the Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos.
• Follow safety, environmental, and barge processes for incident-free transfers.
• Inspect barges prior to transfers.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on barges and pumps.
• Inspect all safety and transfer equipment.
• Liaise with customer dock personnel.
• Serve as first-line emergency responder.
• Physical requirements include climbing ladders, lifting 10–100 lbs.

Skills

Safety awareness

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TWIC

Merchant Mariner Endorsement PIC/DL

Job description

Canal Barge Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHORE TANKERMAN

• Chicagoland area.*

Canal Barge LLC Shore Tankerman are our internal experts in the transfer of liquid cargos. Qualified candidates must be safety conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. Shore Tankerman must be on-call and be able to travel independently. All applicants must have favorable work references and a valid driver's license and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen. Tankermen must hold a U.S. Merchant Mariner's endorsement as a PIC/DL, and must possess a current, valid TWIC

I. Primary Job Duties

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos
• Follow all safety, environmental, and barge processes to conduct incident-free transfers
• Conduct inspections of barges prior to conducting transfers
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of barges and pumps as necessary
• Inspect all safety and transfer equipment
• Perform liaison role with customer dock personnel
• Serve as first-line emergency responders
• Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and stooping, lifting heavy marine equipment, and lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 pounds

II. Requirements

• A valid Driver’s License
• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to pass a physical which includes a respirator fit test and requires candidate to be clean shaven
• Must live in the Chicagoland area

Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.