Shoreside Tankerman Trainee River

The Loadstar Tankerman Academy training program will allow you to become a licensed tankerman in the booming petrochemical industry! No experience needed. The Loadstar Tankerman Academy is a five-month program and includes a combination of classroom instruction and one-on-one field are two types of tankermen: vessel tankermen and shoreside tankermen. Loadstar employs shoreside tankermen who live at home and travel to various work sites. A tankermans role is critical to our nations petroleum and chemical shipping industry and are certified by the United States Coast Guard. Tankerman serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) of critical operations with responsibility for protecting the environment by ensuring the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges. For more information we encourage you to apply online or email successful completion and graduation from the Loadstar Tankerman Academy training program and receipt of the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) from the Coast Guard the tankerman trainee will be eligible for continued employment with Loadstar as a Level 1 Tankerman. During the tankerman training program trainees will earn $18 per hour and upon full-time employment with Loadstar as a licensed tankerman you will receive a compensation Requirements & Qualifications18 years or older and legally able to work in the to read write speak and understand English clearlyHigh School Diploma or GEDValid drivers licenseNo DUIs/DWIs in the past three yearsHave or be qualified to receive a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)Eligible to receive a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner credential (MMC) upon completion of the trainingReliable transportation automotive insurance and telephoneAbility to work on-call including days nights weekends and holidaysAbility to pass a drug screen physical and background checkProvide college course certificate of completion for required courses Barge DL and Fire FightingEssential Job FunctionsTankermen travel to different work sites as requiredCertified by the United States Coast Guard they serve as the Person-in-Charge (PIC) during crucial operationsPrimarily responsible is to ensure the safe transfer of petrochemicals to bargesOversee cargo handling equipment operation and adherence to safety protocolsSafeguarding the environment and preventing potential hazardsLift up to 50lbs Maintain the integrity of petroleum and chemical shipments Minimize risks associated with transportation operations using expertise and diligenceDemonstrate vigilant oversight that contributes to environmental protection and operational successTrainee BenefitsPaid $18 per hour plus mileage reimbursement for travel to and from field training locationsPaid overtime for all hours in excess of 40 hours per weekMedical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their -paid life short-term and long-term disability insuranceMatching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirementVacation sick leave and holiday benefits (varies by work group)Training and development programs