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How much do tankerman trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for tankerman trainee in Kentucky is $37,807.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28,700.00 and $44,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tankerman trainee?

A Tankerman Trainee is an entry-level position in the maritime industry, responsible for learning how to safely load, transfer, and discharge liquid cargo on barges or tank vessels. Under supervision, trainees assist with maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and gaining the necessary certifications. This role serves as a stepping stone to becoming a fully certified Tankerman, who plays a critical role in the transportation of petroleum, chemicals, and other liquid commodities. Training typically includes hands-on experience, classroom instruction, and Coast Guard certification requirements.

What are the typical responsibilities of a tankerman trainee?

As a Tankerman Trainee, you'll assist experienced tankermen with the safe transfer of liquid cargo, ensure that safety protocols are followed, and help inspect and maintain cargo equipment. Your daily tasks may also include monitoring gauges, learning proper documentation procedures, and participating in safety drills. You'll work closely with the vessel crew and supervisors, gradually taking on more responsibility as you gain hands-on experience. This structured training prepares you for certification and eventual advancement to fully qualified Tankerman positions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a tankerman trainee?

To thrive as a Tankerman Trainee, you need a solid understanding of marine safety protocols, attention to detail, and basic mechanical aptitude, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment such as hoses, pumps, and personal protective gear, along with willingness to train for certifications like a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and Tankerman PIC, is essential. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to follow detailed procedures set candidates apart in this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient handling of hazardous materials and compliance with strict regulatory standards in marine transportation.

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Infographic showing various Tankerman Trainee job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,807 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

CDL Fixed Route Driver - Career Fair

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky

Newport, KY • On-site

$25.42 - $29.90/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Join TANK for an Onsite Career Fair on 8/22 Now Hiring CDL-A & CDL-B Fixed Route Operators! Join TANK for an Onsite Career Fair in Fort Wright, KY! Start at $25.42 per Hour - Earn $29.90 per Hour at 12 Months


Open Interview Details:
Date & Time:

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST


Location:

3375 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017


What to Expect:
  • On-site interviews
  • Instant job offers
  • DJ and Radio station presence
  • Food trucks!


Pay & Benefits:
  • Start at $25.42 per hour for trainees - 12-month wage progression to $29.90 per hour
  • Local, home daily
  • Medical, dental, & vision plans
  • Pension & 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off - holidays
  • Paid training
  • Free primary care center
  • Free mental health services


Be a Part of What Keeps NKY Moving with TANK - Schedule Your Interview Now!


Job Details:

Under the direction of Operations Leadership, provides safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of passengers by means of public transportation.

  • Drives one of several different coach styles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner along a designated route within a defined time schedule
  • Notifies dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, or passenger incidents
  • Notifies dispatch of passengers’ medical or behavior problems and mechanical or electrical problems with the coach
  • Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers
  • Stays abreast of route and schedule changes as well as detours
  • Administers TANK’s fare policy and ensures that fares are deposited into the farebox and distributes transfers through the farebox
  • Dispenses information to customers on routes, schedules, and other services
  • Advises customers of rules and regulations when necessary
  • Completes and submits written reports concerning passenger incidents along with preventable and non-preventable accidents
  • Operates on-board computers for farebox, destination signs, electronic announcement of stops (when available), and for communications with dispatch
  • Calls out major bus stops and transfer points when the electronic annunciator system is not available
  • Assists in the boarding/alighting of passengers in wheelchairs and is responsible for the proper securement of the wheelchair
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • Commercial Driver’s License Class A or Class B
  • Passenger and Air Brake endorsements or obtained during training
  • Minimum 1 year of customer service experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Clean driving record – not more than 1 moving violation and 1 accident within past 5 years
  • Must be able to meet and pass DOT medical requirements needed to maintain a CDL


Why TANK?

What if your next career helped shape the future of Northern Kentucky? At TANK, we’re building the next generation of transit, and the next generation of people who keep our community moving. Join our team today as a TANK bus operator and be a part of what keeps NKY moving!


Get Behind the Wheel of a Career that Invests in You and the Community - Schedule Your Interview Now!
The Board of Directors of the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) does hereby reaffirm and reiterate its commitment to, and support of, the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, lactation status, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation or any other protected status and does recognize itself as an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and further covenants to abide by the rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation of the United States to assure such equal employment.

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