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Brenntag AG

Production Operator

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations * Verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages * Product ...

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Fuel Manager

Naknek, AK · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Trucking & Transportation Management ● Coordinate fuel transportation by tanker truck from suppliers, terminals, and storage facilities. ● Schedule trucks and manage daily delivery requirements ...

Atlantic Aviation

Fuel Delivery Driver

Fairbanks, AK

$29 - $33/hr

Ensures all trucking equipment (trucks and tankers) are in a clean, safe working condition. * Conducts required daily truck inspections and logs. * Performs or assists with daily/weekly inventory of ...

Atlantic Aviation

Fuel Delivery Driver Job

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Ensures all trucking equipment (trucks and tankers) are in a clean, safe working condition. * Conducts required daily truck inspections and logs. * Performs or assists with daily/weekly inventory of ...

Three Bears Alaska Inc

Kiosk Clerk

North Pole, AK · On-site

$17/hr

Wipe down fuel tank, pumps and counters. * Maintain current point of sale (credit card apps, tank toppers). * Maintain verbal communication with store personnel via phone. * Complete outdoor ...

Crowley Maritime Corporation

Local Driver

Valdez, AK · On-site

Deliver and receive petroleum products to and from company tanks, customer tanks, and airplanes as required; perform customer service activities, including fuel attendant duties; assist with gasoline ...

Crowley Maritime Corporation

Local Driver

Palmer, AK · On-site

Deliver and receive petroleum products to and from company tanks, customer tanks, and airplanes as required; perform customer service activities, including fuel attendant duties; assist with gasoline ...

lynden

Well Service Support Technician

Prudhoe Bay, AK · On-site

$24.25 - $33.25/hr

Monitor frac tanks/upright tanks levels continuously/intermittently ensuring that they keep levels within specified limits. * Assist in winter ops including blowing lines down, controlled release ...

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How much do tankerman jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for tankerman in Alaska is $28.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.87 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tankerman?

Tankermen are specialized maritime professionals responsible for the safe transfer of liquid cargo—such as oil, chemicals, or hazardous materials—on tank vessels like barges and ships. Their duties include operating pumps, supervising loading and unloading processes, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and maintaining equipment. Tankermen must be highly trained and typically require certification, as their work is critical to preventing spills and accidents during cargo operations.

What does a tankerman do?

As a tankerman, your duties involve overseeing the transfer and transport of liquid cargo on a barge, ship, or specialized tankboat. The primary responsibilities of a tankerman (variously referred to as an able-bodied tankerman or AB tankerman) are to ensure the safety of crew during loading and transport of the liquid freight. You may work with hazardous materials such as gases and other potentially explosive or toxic substances. You are responsible for inspecting and maintaining liquid transfer equipment onboard and onshore.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tankerman, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tankerman, you need specialized knowledge in liquid cargo handling, safety protocols, and marine regulations, generally supported by a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a Tankerman endorsement. Familiarity with cargo transfer systems, pumps, hoses, and relevant safety equipment is essential, along with compliance training such as HAZMAT and OSHA standards. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for safe, efficient cargo operations and to prevent environmental incidents or workplace accidents.

What are typical work schedules and living conditions like for a tankerman on inland or coastal vessels?

Tankermen often work in rotating shifts that can range from several days to weeks on board, followed by similar periods off. Living conditions on vessels are typically communal, with shared sleeping quarters and limited personal space, so adaptability and strong communication skills are important. The work can be physically demanding and requires adherence to strict safety and environmental protocols, but it also offers a structured routine and opportunities for advancement into supervisory or training roles. Teamwork is essential, as Tankermen collaborate closely with crew members and shore-based personnel during cargo operations.

What is the difference between Tankerman vs Deckhand?

AspectTankermanDeckhand
CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety Training, Tankerman CertificationSTCW Basic Safety Training, Basic Deckhand Certification
Work EnvironmentTank barges, tankers, chemical shipsGeneral cargo ships, tankers, offshore vessels
Job ResponsibilitiesHandling, transferring, and securing liquid cargoesGeneral deck duties, cargo handling, maintenance

Tankermen specialize in handling liquid cargoes and require specific certifications related to tank operations. Deckhands perform broader deck duties across various vessel types. While both roles work in maritime environments, Tankermen focus on cargo transfer safety and procedures, making their skills more specialized compared to Deckhands.

What qualifications do you need for a tankerman job?

Tankermen typically need a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a Tankerman endorsement issued by the Coast Guard, along with relevant maritime experience and safety training. Basic safety certifications such as STCW and first aid are also required, and physical fitness is important due to the demanding environment.
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Infographic showing various Tankerman job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,713 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Production Operator

Brenntag AG

Fairbanks, AK • On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Operate and manage process equipment to produce blended, diluted, and manufactured final products.

  • Receive, unload, prepare, and load liquid and dry chemical products, including maneuvering transfer hoses, inspecting tanks and railcars, and verifying products against documents.

  • Move raw materials and finished products within the warehouse, including operating forklifts and staging products for delivery.

Job description

Your Role & Responsibilities
General:
  • Mixing/Blending/Manufacturing
    • Operate and manage process equipment to produce blended, diluted, and manufactured final products in a safe and efficient manner.
    • Ensure final product is on specification through process data and testing techniques.
    • Ensure safe and efficient operations throughout the duration of the process via process monitoring and utilization of equipment (scrubbers, ventilation, bonding/grounding, etc.).
  • Receive/unload and prepare/load liquid and dry chemical products from/to trucks, tankers, and railcars. This work is physical and requires attention to detail as follows:
    • Maneuver and connect/disconnect transfer hoses
    • Climb up tanks, tankers and railcars to open/close top hatches and monitor load
    • Inspect tanks, tankers and railcars before and after loading/unloading operations
    • Verify product against receiving/shipping documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and damages
    • Product sampling and quality control in conjunction with lab personnel
    • Maintain accurate receiving/shipping logs. Record amounts of product received or distributed via appropriate computer program
    • Picking and staging product for delivery in accordance with specifications on customer orders or other instructions
  • Operation of powered and manual industrial lift trucks (with certification) to transport product in the warehouse, and maintain daily forklift checklist
    • Move raw materials to the production area and move finished products to the warehouse
    • Ability to lift and carry bags, pails, boxes, and pallets varying distances
    • Ability to stage and remove product packaging in complex storage racking within operating areas and warehouses
  • Repackage product into proper containers for storage or shipment. This work is physical and requires attention to detail:
    • Fill cylinders, drums, totes, pails or tankers with product and route to prescribed storage locations making sure of proper labelling, storing, stacking, or palletizing according to company and regulatory requirements
    • Give special attention to packaging, loading and storing of food grade and USP items.
    • Operate electronic scale and process devices
    • Carefully store hazardous waste drums in the prescribed area in full compliance with hazardous waste regulations
  • Responsibility for inventory
    • Examine stored product and report deterioration and damage
    • Rearrange stored materials
    • Assist in counting of physical inventory
  • General Maintenance
    • Ensure warehouse is clean, accessible and safe for all visitors and workers
    • When spills occur, responsible for immediate reporting and cleanup
    • Protect property from theft or damage
  • Other duties as assigned, including general warehouse duties as required

Your Profile
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or US military experience. Candidates with prior experience in working with chemical operations (2+ years) may be considered if education or service requirements are not fully met.
  • Possess or able to pass exam to obtain Forklift Operators certification and demonstrate ability to operate a forklift safely.
  • Ability to read, comprehend and carry out detailed and simple instructions in English and write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
  • Ability to learn and operate technology-based devices such as smart phones, tablets, computers, PLCs, operational technology equipment, etc. to carry out normal business operations.
  • Meet or exceed production requirements based on information and or equipment used in the course of work performance
  • Wear safety equipment as prescribed by company
  • Comply with placarding rules when loading or unloading trucks

Other Job Requirements:
  • Participate in ongoing safety program including safety meetings and trainings
  • Must be available to work any days of the week, any assigned 8-12 hour shift
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed
  • Good safety and attendance record
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other departments and personnel
  • Observe, follow and enforce all company policies and procedures
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Must pass E-verify check
  • Must be capable of attaining a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) card for participating MTSA facilities within Brenntag. Only applicable to MTSA sites.
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements
  • Able to pass company physical and all training requirements, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment, which may include a respirator.
  • Able to perform all functions of loading, unloading, packaging, stacking, palletizing, storage, and movement of material
  • Able to utilize tools and equipment as necessary to perform job tasks
  • Standing and walking for long periods of time, up to 95% of day
  • Must be able to operate standing & sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks and drum pickers.
  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to the top of tanks, tankers and rail cars
  • Frequently exposed to outside weather (from 10% to 75% of the time) sometimes in extreme weather conditions

OUR OFFER
We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
  • Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).
Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.
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