Tankerman

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC•La Porte, TX

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About The Position

Marquette is hiring a Tankerman to prepare barges for cargo loading and discharge, transfer barges in accordance with USCG regulations, and support vessel operations. The role includes building and moving tows, handling lines and rigging, maintaining vessels, troubleshooting barge issues during transfers, and reporting and correcting unsafe conditions. Tankermen work a rotating six-hours-on, six-hours-off watch schedule and should expect extended periods away from home, generally 28 days away followed by 14 days home. Marquette is a Paducah, Kentucky-headquartered inland marine transportation company founded in 1978. It operates more than 130 towboats and controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges, with more than 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old to board a vessel.
Valid USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) with Tankerman endorsement.
Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain one.
Must be able to pass a USCG-required physical, including benzene and respirator fit tests.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English as required by USCG regulations.
Must be able to work away from home for extended periods; schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
Must be able to handle rigging weighing up to 75–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare barges for loading and discharging cargo and transfer them in accordance with USCG regulations.
Build tows by handling lines and cables to tie and untie barges and boats.
Perform scheduled vessel maintenance and general housekeeping duties.
Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking.
Drop, spot, and switch barges at docks.
Troubleshoot barge problems during transfers.
Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Captain and make corrections.
Work a rotating six-hours-on and six-hours-off watch schedule.
Comply with company policies and United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.