Yard Utility

Posted: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/23/2026 01:56:02
Indexed on: 01/23/2026 01:56:03

Location: Freeport, TX, 77541, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kirby Inland Marine LP is hiring!

Description:

Overview

This shoreside position primarily involves various physical labor cleaning activities in an operations yard and on barges serviced by the yard. The job does not involve service as a crew member on any specific vessel or barge.

Responsibilities

  • Operation of the facility’s vapor combustor.
  • Barge cleaning to Kirby or Customer specifications.
  • Deliver/receive fuel, lube, and other supplies for marine vessels.
  • Inspect hoses for wear and tear.
  • Keep fuel area clean and maintain good tank/truck rack condition.
  • Upkeep and repair pumps used to transfer cargo.
  • Facility maintenance and upkeep.

Janitorial duties:
  • Clean bathroom in office
  • General cleaning around office
  • Cleaning around grounds
  • All other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Ability to drive company vehicles.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Basic reading and writing skills.

Competencies:
  • Teamwork: Collaboration, the ability to work effectively with others, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
  • Adaptability: Adjusting to changing situations and priorities, being flexible, and learning quickly.
  • Integrity: Maintaining ethical standards, acting with honesty and respect, and being accountable.
  • Initiative: Taking proactive steps, identifying opportunities, and going above and beyond expectations.

Education:
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:
  • No experience required. Training will be provided.

Special Requirements:
  • Ability to attend company-required training.
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Ability to use firefighter equipment.
  • Ability to use spill containment equipment.
  • Ability to communicate with certified industrial hygienist and marine chemist.
  • Ability to operate, calibrate, and log information using the gas monitor.

Physical Activities & Requirements:
  • Employee will be subject to a physical examination by a Kirby Corporation-appointed physician in the event Kirby Corporation extends a conditional offer of employment.
  • Ability to walk 2-3 miles per day.
  • Ability to step vertical heigh differential approximately two feet vertical and two feet horizontal.
  • Ability to step across, up, down, or over an obstacle to gain access to docks from the barge to the boat or from boat to the dock.
  • Ability to extend arms fully, throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane.
  • Ability to throw and catch lines.
  • Ability to climb 25-30 feet, 90-degree vertical ladder.
  • Ability to lift approximately 60-75 pounds and carry it approximately 500 feet.
  • Ability to pass pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 80% with physician’s approval.
  • Ability to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment.

Working Conditions:
  • Work a rotating schedule including day and night 12-hour shifts.
  • Work seven days on, then three nights off and then seven nights on, then four days off.
  • Duties primarily take place at the dock with occasional daytime boarding of boats/barges. Typically, does not require overnight stays on boats/barges.
  • May be exposed to harsh natural elements, such as intense heat, freezing cold, rain, ice, sleet, and various other environmental conditions.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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