TANKERMAN/PIC

Paducah River Fuel Service, a subsidiary of James Marine, Inc. is looking for career minded individuals who are ready to move in a new direction.  On-the-job training is provided which can lead to a US Coast Guard License, more money, and career advancement.  James Marine Inc. is one of the fastest growing companies in the region. We offer competitive wages & benefits packages that include health / dental, life insurance, paid holidays, matching 401K & more.

General Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the Tankermen/PIC position include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area; Prepare the barges that are assigned to his boat for safe and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined, and petrochemical barges; Make certain that any and all federal and state required documents that must accompany the barges are on board and in proper order; Communicate with dock personnel and ensure that each person participating in the transfer of the product understands what the product is and how it should be transferred and protected; Participate in the maintenance of the boat and barges, and help with the training of newly hired employees aspiring to become Tankerman/PIC; Able to handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities; Must be able to work a 12-Hour day and willing to take on-call responsibility if the need arises; Follow and adhere to all company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations; Possess sufficient fitness to perform heavy physical labor involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling various materials and tools, climbing ladders, stairwells, and push-knees while working in climate weather with temperatures that may vary from extreme cold to extreme hot; Must be able to work in hot weather while wearing required PPE while performing any task above (i.e. respirators, goggles, etc.); Lifting and carrying hoses from one vessel to another involving stairs or push-knees is an example of a work activity requiring good fitness; Deckhand experience is preferred.

Minimum Job Qualifications
Tankermen/PIC applicants must be able to: Tolerate long hours during transfers; Read and write; Communicate with co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Wheelman, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, Coast Guard Inspectors, and others; Remain calm during challenging situations; Posses a valid driver's license for operation of any of the company's vehicles; Make good decisions; Be dependable, conscientious, and show initiative; Pay attention to detail; Be willing to adhere to orders, rules, and regulations; Work as a team player - i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplier wants and needs; Be stable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job, including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardous situation; Work aboard the vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for the vessel; Be drug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope of company business; Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.

For additional information on our organization, please visit our web site at www.jamesmarine.com.   For confidential consideration of this position, please fill out online application at http://www.jamesmarine.com/jobapp.html or mail your resume and cover letter to: 

James Marine, Inc.

ATTN: RECRUITER

4500 Clarks River Road

Paducah, KY 42003

Re: Tankermen/PIC Position

Equal Opportunity Employer