Conduct liquid cargo transfers, inspect barges and transfer equipment, follow safety and environmental procedures, perform minor pump and barge maintenance, coordinate with dock personnel, and respond to emergencies. The role requires physically demanding work, including climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting marine equipment. Shore Tankermen must be on-call, travel independently, hold a U.S. Merchant Mariner PIC/DL endorsement and current TWIC, and live in the Chicagoland area.
CANAL BARGE COMPANY
JOB DESCRIPTION
SHORE TANKERMAN
*CHICAGOLAND*
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.
Canal Barge Company Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States
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