Tank Barge Assistant

Colonial-Group-In; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We will train you

Job summary

Colonial Towing, Inc., a subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc., is hiring a Tank Barge Assistant in Savannah, GA. You will support safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between trucks, barges, vessels and facilities, with opportunities to become certified Tank Barge PICs.

We will train you and require you to work a 14-days-on, 7-days-off schedule. The job pays $22.00 per hour with overtime after 40 hours per week, minimum 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Tolerance for exposure to all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assists the PIC with tank barge transfers using transfer equipment and connections between trucks, pump and vessel.
• Performs hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping.
• Performs general equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Deploys and retrieves oil spill preventative equipment.
• Pre-checks all equipment prior to use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Colonial Towing, Inc. specializes in providing bunkering services in the ports of Savannah, GA, and Charleston, SC. As a Colonial Group, Inc. subsidiary, Colonial Towing partners with Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. to safely deliver the highest-quality marine-gradefuels at competitive prices.

Colonial Towing, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc

Dedicated to Exceptional Customer Care, Colonial Towing specializes in Providing Marine Fuel Bunkering within the Savannah and Charleston Ports.

WE WILL TRAIN YOU

WORK SCHEDULE: 14 DAYS ON DUTY / 7 DAYS OFF DUTY

$22.00/HOUR PLUS OVERTIME AFTER 40 HOURS PER WEEK

MINIMUM OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK

The Tank Barge Assistant supports the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between trucks, barges, vessels and facilities. Tank Barge Assistants have the opportunity to become certified Tank Barge PICs (Persons in Charge).

JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES

• Assists the Person in Charge (PIC) with tank barge transfers by means of operating transfer equipment, establishing connections between trucks, pump and vessel, and communicating with vessel personnel.
• Performs hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping.
• Performs general equipment maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Deploys and retrieves oil spill preventative equipment.
• Pre-checks all equipment prior to use.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Degree or GED is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Tolerance for exposure to all weather conditions for extended periods of time is required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Eligibility Requirements: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.