THE JOB

The Apprentice Tankerman will work in this apprenticeship position for the first year of employment and will work a varying five-day workweek with two scheduled days off per week. This position is an entry level position that will, after a period of training and demonstration of skills, be responsible for the loading and pumping of all liquid cargo barges, transferring other liquid cargos within the liquid product terminals and serve as a shoreside Person-In-Charge (PIC) for tug fueling operations and Tidewater’s Industrial Complex (TIC).

THE BENEFITS

• Starting wage for the first 90 days is $37.25 per hour, $42.21 per hour for the next 180 days and then $47.18 for the next 90 days. Upon successful completion of Apprenticeship Program, starting wage as a Tankerman is $49.66 per hour.
• Full-family medical/dental/vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• 7% of wages to IBU Trust Pension Plan
• Long-Term Disability

• This is a union position represented by the Inlandboatman’s Union of the Pacific Columbia River Region (IBU).

THE CATCH

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with tank barge or petroleum terminal operations is preferred.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) Card from the Department of Homeland Security in addition to Coast Guard licenses and documents authorizing Person-In-Charge status for the transfer of petroleum and other dangerous liquids.
• Employment offer subject to passing a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and driving record/criminal background check.

THE COMPANY – Connecting Customers to Local, Regional and Global Markets

Founded in 1932, Tidewater has evolved into a multi-commodity transportation and terminal company serving the diverse and evolving transportation needs of the Pacific Northwest, Canada and beyond. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater operates the largest barge transportation and terminal network on the Columbia-Snake River system.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Submit your application at http://www.tidewater.com/careers.

The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability.