Marquette Transportation Company
Ray Eckstein founded what is now the River Division of Marquette Transportation Company, LLC in 1978. Throughout the years we joined forces with two other family-owned businesses, Eckstein Marine Services and HLC Tugs, to add our Gulf-Inland and Offshore divisions, respectively. Each of our divisions has grown over the years, surviving grain embargoes, fluctuating fuel costs, and other challenges that led us to adapt, innovate, and prosper.
Marquette has three operations, with a strategic mix of vessels powered with the latest marine technology and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, on-time service. Founded in 1978, our River unit now offers a fleet of more than 50 line haul vessels and 800+ dry cargo barges. In 2007, we added our Gulf-Inland unit (formerly Eckstein Marine) and our Offshore unit (formerly HLC Tugs) to create a seamless transportation experience for our customers.
Tankerman
We are currently seeking qualified tankermen to join our Gulf division.
Reports to: Captain
Division: Gulf
Location: Harahan
Principal Responsibilities
Tankerman must be able to:
- Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment to include but not limited to wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
- Move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
- Complete transfer of liquid cargo to/from the vessel through application/removal of hoses via fittings/seals and opening/closing of valves.
- Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
- Complete processes to allow the vessel to take on fuel.
- Complete skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
- Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies aboard the vessel to/from the front hole.
- Complete periodic maintenance duties in the engine room.
- Complete daily and periodic cleaning tasks to include but not limited to trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting.
Physical Demands of Job
| Never | Occasional | Frequent | Constant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% of an 8 hour day | 1-33% of an 8 hour day | 34-66% of an 8 hour day | 67-100% of an 8 hour day |
| 0 hours | ≤ 2.6 hours | ≥ 2.7 hours - ≤ 5.2 hours | ≥ 5.3 hours |
| Material Handling | 1-32 repetitions/day | 33-200 repetitions/day | > 200 repetitions/day |
| Non-Material Handling | 1-100 repetitions/day | 101-800 repetitions/day | > 800 repetitions/day |
Standing and Walking: (Constant) Stand and walk to complete various duties such as moving/application of hoses, opening/closing of valves, building/checking tow, transporting pumps, moving/stacking rigging, complete daily/periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Sitting: (Occasional) Sit to complete various duties associated with tasks such as periodic maintenance, documentation and education.
Lifting and Carrying: (Frequent) Lift/Carry wrenches and cables weighing up to 70 pounds from a ground/floor height to a height of 60 inches for distances of up to 200 feet throughout the vessel and barges.
Pushing/Pulling: (Frequent) Generate push and pull forces of ³140 pounds to build tow by utilizing wrenches, ratchets and cables.
Forward Bending: (Frequent) Attain/maintain a forward flexed position of up to 60 degrees to complete various duties such as moving/application of hoses, opening/closing of valves, building/checking tow, transporting pumps, moving/stacking rigging, complete daily/periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Trunk Rotation: (Frequent) Rotate their trunk/torso left-right to complete various duties such as moving/application of hoses, opening/closing of valves, building/checking tow, transporting pumps, moving/stacking rigging, complete daily/periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Reaching: (Frequent) Forward reach to a shoulder level height of between 48-60 inches to complete various duties such as moving/application of hoses, opening/closing of valves, building/checking tow, transporting pumps, moving/stacking rigging, complete daily/periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Manipulating/Handling/Gripping: (Frequent) Complete gripping, pinching and manipulation of various parts and pieces of equipment utilized for the performance of essential job functions. A grip force of ≥ 90pounds is necessary for the completion of tasks.
Climbing: (Frequent) Climb ladders, steps and various surface levels to complete various duties such as moving/application of hoses, opening/closing of valves, building/checking tow, transporting pumps, moving/stacking rigging, complete daily/periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling/Squatting: (Occasional) Crouch, kneel, crawl, squat to complete various duties such as moving/application of hoses, opening/closing of valves, building/checking tow, transporting pumps, moving/stacking rigging, complete daily/periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Postural Balancing: (Constant) Maintain both static and dynamic standing balance to complete various duties associated with essential job functions requiring standing, walking and climbing.
Work Level
Very Heavy Work (Level 5) as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
| Sedentary (1) | Light (2) | Medium (3) | Heavy (4) | Very Heavy (5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional | ≤ 10 lbs. | ≤ 20 lbs. | ≤ 50 lbs. | ≤ 100 lbs. | > 100 lbs. |
| Frequent | Negligible | ≤ 10 lbs. | ≤ 25 lbs. | ≤ 50 lbs. | > 50 lbs. |
| Constant | ≤ 10 lbs. | ≤ 20 lbs. | > 20 lbs. |
Significant Worksite Measurements
Tools: weighing up to 70 pounds.
Materials/Equipment: weighing up to 70 pounds.
Steps/Ladders: 7-12 inch step/rung heights
Tools/Equipment Used to Perform Job
Wrenches, sledgehammers, ratchets, shackles, cheater bars, wire/cables, hand tools and pumps.
Shift Information
Tankerman works on the vessel/barge for a 12-hour shift for up to a 28-day period.
Qualifications:
- Possess a valid, current Merchant Mariners Document with a Tankermans’ endorsement.
- Maintain an active TWIC.
Job added by Marquette Transportation Company
About Marquette Transportation Company
Ray Eckstein founded what is now the River Division of Marquette Transportation Company, LLC in 1978. Throughout the years we joined forces with two other family-owned businesses, Eckstein Marine Services and HLC Tugs, to add our Read more
