Tankerman Trainee - Triangle
About The Position
Loadstar provides product handling and site logistics services to refineries, chemical plants, barge lines, and terminals. The company loads and unloads cargo into railcars, trucks, barges, and ships; operates docks, tank farms, terminals, and warehouses; and manages logistics across marine, rail, truck, and pipeline operations. Loadstar tankermen are shoreside employees who live at home and travel to various work sites. Certified by the United States Coast Guard, tankermen serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) during critical operations and are responsible for ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges. The role also involves overseeing cargo handling, equipment operation, and compliance with safety protocols while protecting the environment and maintaining the integrity of petroleum and chemical shipments.
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 Card (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 certificates of completion for required college courses: Barge DL and Fire Fighting.
Nice To Haves
- For the Lake Charles area, the ideal applicant lives two hours or less from both Beaumont, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Travel to different work sites as required.
- Serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) during critical operations.
- 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.
- Provide vigilant oversight to support environmental protection and operational success.
Benefits
- Hourly pay.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from field training locations.
- Paid overtime for all hours in excess of 40 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Matching 401(k) plan.
- Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits, varying by work group.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
