Shore Tankerman

Canal Barge Company • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Canal Barge Company is hiring a Shore Tankerman in the New Orleans/Baton Rouge area. Shore Tankermen are internal experts in liquid-cargo transfers. Candidates must be safety-conscious, able to work in a physically demanding environment, be on call, and travel independently. Applicants must have favorable work references and a valid driver’s license, and pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen. Tankermen must hold a U.S. Merchant Mariner’s endorsement as a PIC/DL and possess a current, valid TWIC I.

The position requires climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and stooping, and lifting heavy marine equipment and objects weighing 10–100 pounds from various levels. Candidates must live in the New Orleans area, pass a background check, and pass a physical that includes a respirator fit test and requires them to be clean-shaven.

Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• U.S. Merchant Mariner's endorsement as a PIC/DL.
• Current, valid TWIC I.
• Favorable work references.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical examination, including a respirator fit test; candidates must be clean-shaven.
• Able to pass a drug screen.
• Must live in the New Orleans area.
• Must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Must be on call and able to travel independently.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, bend and stoop repetitively, and lift heavy marine equipment and objects weighing 10–100 pounds from various levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transfers of liquid cargos.
• Follow safety, environmental, and barge processes to conduct incident-free transfers.
• Inspect barges before conducting transfers.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of barges and pumps as necessary.
• Inspect safety and transfer equipment.
• Serve as a liaison with customer dock personnel.
• Serve as first-line emergency responders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED