Shore Tankerman
LE001 Canal Barge Company, Inc.
Location: Joliet, IL 60432, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Transportation and Logistics
Occupational Category: 53-0000.00 – Transportation and Material Moving
Posted: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Job Description
LE001 Canal Barge Company, Inc. is hiring a Shore Tankerman in Joliet, IL. This is a full-time position.
CANAL BARGE COMPANY
JOB DESCRIPTION
SHORE TANKERMAN
*Chicagoland area.*
Canal Barge LLC Shore Tankerman are our internal experts in the transfer of liquid cargos. Qualified candidates must be safety conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. Shore Tankerman must be on-call and be able to travel independently. All applicants must have favorable work references and a valid driver' s license and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen. Tankermen must hold a U.S. Merchant Mariner' s endorsement as a PIC/DL, and must possess a current, valid TWIC
I. Primary Job Duties
Conduct transfers of liquid cargos
Follow all safety, environmental, and barge processes to conduct incident-free transfers
Conduct inspections of barges prior to conducting transfers
Perform minor maintenance and repair of barges and pumps as necessary
Inspect all safety and transfer equipment
Perform liaison role with customer dock personnel
Serve as first-line emergency responders
Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and stooping, lifting heavy marine equipment, and lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 pounds
II. Requirements
A valid Driver’s License
A high school diploma or equivalency
Able to pass a background check
Able to pass a physical which includes a respirator fit test and requires candidate to be clean shaven
Must live in the Chicagoland area
Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
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