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Tankerman (PIC)Parker Towing Company • Baton Rouge, LA, US
Tankerman (PIC)

Tankerman (PIC)

Parker Towing Company • Baton Rouge, LA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Parker Towing Company is one of the largest barge lines in the United States, operating a fleet of towboats and over 400 open and covered hopper barges as well as a growing fleet of 30,000 BBL tank barges. Commodities transported include coal, steel, and steel-related products, aggregates, forest products, grain products, cement, asphalt, and other petroleum products. We pride ourselves in our corporate responsibility, reliability, operating efficiencies, cost competitiveness, and protection of the environment. Parker Towing Company has progressed a long way over the last 80 years and looks to build upon that success into the future.

Tankerman (PIC)

The primary function for all qualified candidates is the ability to prepare assigned barges for transit to and from facilities as well as the ability to complete loading and discharge operations of various oils and chemicals. All applicants need to have favorable work references, valid driver’s license, must pass a drug screen, and pass a pre-employment physical examination. Tankerman must be able to wear a full-face respirator and protective equipment from harmful cargos. Other physical requirements include but are not limited to the ability to climb ladders and stairs and lifting objects ranging from 1 to 80 pounds.

Employment Incentives :

  • Competitive Wages
  • Countless Promotion Opportunities
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • 401k with 6% Company Match
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • Long Term Disability
  • Referral Bonuses

Tankerman (PIC) is responsible for safely and efficiently loading and unloading tank barges and loading, transferring, and discharging liquid and chemical cargoes pursuant to all applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Tankerman’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Safely performing the duties of the Person-In-Charge (PIC) by loading, transferring, and discharging liquid and chemical products onboard tank barges.
  • Safely and efficiently carrying out the duties of a member of the deck crew onboard inland towing vessels and barges.
  • Completing Declarations of Inspection (DOIs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Boat / Barge Load Plans prior to most tasks.
  • Performing hourly checks of the vessel and engine room and logging the activity.
  • Performing and maintaining routine maintenance on vessels and tank barges.
  • Reporting maintenance issues to wheelhouse personnel and the EMS maintenance hotline.
  • Understanding and applying emergency response procedures, Coast Guard regulations, terminal operating guidelines, machinery operating and repair manuals, and other pertinent information.
  • Effectively and professionally communicating with boat and dock personnel by radio, telephone, and voice communications.
  • Providing guidance and training to deckhands and new tankermen.
  • Assisting wheelhouse personnel in the completion of all safety drills (monthly / quarterly)
  • Other standard duties include making tow, transferring rigging, laying rigging, handling lines, shifting barges, dropping or picking up barges, checking the tow, moving and operating portable pumps, assisting in making locks or bridges, assisting in mid-stream transfers, routine housekeeping duties, and general maintenance.
  • Catching lines on deck fittings, working lines at locks, casting lines free when getting underway, and assisting in the navigation of the boat.
  • Using hand tools, power tools, painting equipment, and personal protective equipment as directed.
  • Qualifications

    The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications :

  • A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.
  • A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.) is required.
  • A valid Merchant Mariners Document endorsed as Tankerman PIC (Barge) DL is required.
  • No spills or violations in the last twelve (12) months.
  • Tankerman experience on 30K BBL tank barges is preferred.
  • Must have fundamental knowledge of maintenance procedures, tools, and equipment onboard inland towing vessels and tank barges.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with office personnel, vessel crew, and dock personnel both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be flexible and able to work any work schedule.
  • Must be able to perform routine duties in all types of weather (hot, cold, dry, wet, slippery, icy).
  • Must be able to work under pressure.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend portable ladders and fixed stairs.
  • Strength and balance are essential, as you may be required to perform duties on a moving platform. Ability to work in confined or small spaces is required.
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
  • Must be willing and able to fly on a commercial airline for crew change.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical exam which includes the USCG CG-719k Physical. This exam includes visual acuity, color vision, hearing and speech capabilities, medical evaluations, and physical assessments. The applicant must also acknowledge all prescribed and OTC medications and complete a thorough medical history.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a USCG DOT Drug and Alcohol screen, benzene physical, and full-face respirator test.
  • The job is classified as heavy work, which requires inside and outside work under various normal and adverse weather conditions, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling frequently; walking, climbing reaching over shoulder, hand / eye coordination, twisting, working around unprotected heights, working around moving machinery, repetitive actions with both hands and feet.
  • Parker Towing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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