Tankerman Trainee - River

Loadstar • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Loadstar provides product handling and site logistics services to refineries, chemical plants, barge lines, and terminals. Its services include loading and unloading cargo into railcars, trucks, barges, and ships; operating docks, tank farms, terminals, and warehouses; and managing marine, rail, truck, and pipeline logistics. Shoreside tankermen live at home and travel to various work sites. Tankermen are certified by the United States Coast Guard and serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) during critical operations, protecting the environment by ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges.

The Tankerman Trainee travels to different work sites and supports safe cargo transfers, cargo handling, equipment operation, and compliance with safety protocols. The role requires on-call availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Applicants for the Lake Charles area should live no more than two hours from both Beaumont, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old and legally able to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• No DUIs or DWIs in the past three years.
• Have or be qualified to receive a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).
• Reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and telephone.
• Ability to work on-call, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Provide college course certificates of completion for required courses: Barge DL and Fire Fighting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different work sites as required.
• Serve as Person-in-Charge (PIC) during critical operations once certified by the United States Coast Guard.
• Ensure the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges.
• Oversee cargo handling, equipment operation, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Safeguard the environment and prevent potential hazards.
• Maintain the integrity of petroleum and chemical shipments.
• Minimize risks associated with transportation operations through expertise and diligence.

Benefits

• Hourly pay.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from field training locations.
• Paid overtime for all hours in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Medical insurance options, with the company paying a large portion of premiums.
• Affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits, varying by work group.
• Training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

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