Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company in the Chicagoland area seeks a Shore Tankerman to safely transfer liquid cargos. The role requires on-call availability, ability to travel, and compliance with safety and barge procedures.

Candidates must hold a U.S. Merchant Mariner's endorsement as PIC/DL, a valid TWIC, a driver's license, a high school diploma, and pass pre-employment exams and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• On-call and able to travel independently.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos.
• Follow safety, environmental, and barge processes to ensure incident-free transfers.
• Inspect barges and transfer equipment prior to operations.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on barges and pumps as needed.
• Liaise with customer dock personnel and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CANAL BARGE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

SHORE TANKERMAN

*Chicagoland area.*

Canal Barge LLC Shore Tankermanare 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 favourable work references and a valid driver’s licence 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 Licence

• 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.