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Marine Tank Cleaner – 1 Year Experience
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced Marine Tank Cleaners with a minimum of 1 year of marine or shipyard tank-cleaning experience. Candidates will be responsible for cleaning, preparing, and maintaining tanks, voids, and other confined spaces aboard ships and marine vessels. This position requires individuals who are comfortable working in confined spaces, following strict safety procedures, and performing physically demanding work in a shipyard environment.
Responsibilities
- Clean and prepare shipboard tanks, voids, bilges, and other confined spaces.
- Remove sludge, oil, fuel residue, water, debris, rust, and other contaminants from tanks.
- Perform manual cleaning using scrapers, brushes, shovels, pressure-washing equipment, vacuums, pumps, and other approved tools.
- Assist with pumping, draining, and transferring liquids and waste materials as required.
- Properly handle and dispose of waste and contaminated materials according to established procedures.
- Follow all confined-space entry, ventilation, gas-free, and safety requirements.
- Properly use required PPE, including respirators and other protective equipment when necessary.
- Maintain good housekeeping and keep work areas clean and free of hazards.
- Follow instructions from supervisors, competent persons, and shipyard safety personnel.
- Work safely around other marine trades and shipyard operations.
- Perform additional shipboard cleaning and labor duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of marine/shipyard tank-cleaning experience required.
- Previous experience working aboard ships, naval vessels, or in a shipyard environment preferred.
- Knowledge of basic confined-space and tank-cleaning safety procedures.
- Ability to work in tight, enclosed, and difficult-to-access spaces.
- Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, crawl, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, pressure washers, pumps, vacuums, and related cleaning equipment.
- Must be able to work around dirt, grease, oil, fumes, and other conditions commonly found in marine environments.
- Must be able to follow written and verbal safety instructions.
- Must be dependable and able to work as part of a team.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, or varying shifts as required by the project.
Preferred Qualifications
- OSHA 10 Maritime certification.
- Confined Space Entry training.
- Respirator/Fit Test certification.
- Shipyard or naval vessel experience.
- Familiarity with gas-free and marine tank-entry procedures.
Experience:
Marine/Shipyard Tank Cleaning: 1 year required
Marine/Shipyard Tank Cleaning: 1 year required
Work Environment:
Shipyard and marine vessel environment. Work may be performed in confined spaces, tanks, voids, machinery spaces, and other areas aboard vessels. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding work while following all applicable safety requirements.
Shipyard and marine vessel environment. Work may be performed in confined spaces, tanks, voids, machinery spaces, and other areas aboard vessels. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding work while following all applicable safety requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00- $18.00 Per hour”
Ameri-Force Benefits
As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Industry Leading Pay
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability Benefits
- Term Life Benefits
- Referral Bonuses
*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only
About Ameri-Force
Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Leveraging our deep expertise in maritime, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors, we ensure a seamless experience by efficiently managing federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our workforce. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.
Learn more at ameriforce.com
* Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Salary : $17 - $18