Also called: Tankerman-PIC, Barge Tankerman
Loads and unloads fuel and chemicals from barges, following strict safety rules to prevent spills.
A tankerman connects cargo hoses between a barge and a terminal, monitors flow and tank levels for hours, and shuts everything down in an emergency. They are certified as the Person in Charge.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Coast Guard tankerman endorsement; usually starts as a deckhand.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-7121: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. Automated gauges and shutoffs help, but hooking up hoses and preventing spills stay hands-on and certified.
Classes: Chemistry, Shop class, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-7121.
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