Tankerman

Principal Responsibilities:

• Prepare barges for the loading and discharging of cargoes and transfer them per USCG regulations.
• Build tow by handling lines and cables to tie and untie barges and boats .
• Perform scheduled vessel maintenance and perform general housekeeping duties.
• Responsible for handling lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking.
• Responsible for dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks.
• Ability to troubleshoot barge problems during transfers.
• Report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Captain and make corrections.
• Work a rotating six hours on and six hours off watch schedule.
• Adhere and comply to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.

 
Qualifications:

• Must be 18 or older to board a vessel
• Possess a valid USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) with Tankerman endorsement.
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain it.
• Must be able to pass a USCG required physical including benzene and respirator fit tests.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language per USCG regulations
• Must be able to be away for extended periods of time as schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home
• Must be able to handle rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs)