Barge Tankerman Pic - Staten Island, United States - Clean Water of New York, Inc.

Description

Overview:

The Primary function of the Tankerman is to prepare barges for safe and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined and petrochemical cargoes.

Tankermen normally work a 12-hour day schedule (some watch-standing may be required), are occasionally required to work additional hours. The schedule is equal time; 14 days on, 14 days off. During the 14 days on the tankerman can live and work on the vessel.

Tankerman that live within a commutable distance are sometimes able to sleep at home.


Responsibilities:

• Make certain that any and all federal and state required documents that must accompany the barges are onboard and in proper order.
• Communicate with all personnel and insure that each person participating in the transfer of product understands what the product is and how it should be transferred and/or protected.
• Participate in the maintenance of the boat and barges; assist with the training of newly hired employees aspiring to become Tankerman.
• Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking/docking activities.

Qualifications:

WORK CONDITIONS

• Must be able live and work in close quarters and able to spend a length of time away from family.
• Typical work schedule is 14 on, 14 off
• Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold.
• Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to/from company defined hub cities.

EDUCATION

• High School or GED preferred

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• NY/NJ residents preferred, not required
• Must possess a valid Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC) with a PIC (Person-InCharge)
• AB endorsement preferred, not required
• Must be able to complete a USCG physical and satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel as found in 46 CFR Part 1
• Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10
• Must hold a valid USCG Medical Certificate
• Must posess a valid TWIC
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must present a valid social security card
• Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
• Must not have more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Cannot have any criminal charges pending, or be on probation
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be a U. S. Citizen or provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.
• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to understand written and verbal orders

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walk
• Must be able to walk 23 miles per day

• Step

• Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal

• Reach

• Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines)

• Climb

• Must be able to climb a 90 degree vertical ladder 2530 feet, and carry weight while climbing

• Grip/Hold/Pull

• Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs

• Lift

• Must be able to lift 75lbs.

• Lift

& Carry

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for approximately 350 feet

• Vision

• Color vision and eyesight must be sufficient to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential. This requires an uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/40 in each eye

• Hearing

• Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements

• Speech

• Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required

• Smell

• Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors

• Pulmonary Functions

• Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 75%

• General

• Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.

• Equipment

• Must be able to wear PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
• Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment

Pay:
$ $45.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

• Vision

insurance


Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

License/Certification:

• MMC with Tankerman endorsement (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Staten Island, NY preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Staten Island, NY 10303: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
In person