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Terral RiverService, Inc. is currently looking for dependable and hard-working barge cleaners for our cleaning docks. Experience is preferred but not required. Essential Job Functions: Applicants ...

Terral RiverService, Inc. is currently looking for dependable and hard-working barge cleaners for our cleaning docks. Experience is preferred but not required. Essential Job Functions: Applicants ...

Barge Loader

Baytown, TX · On-site

$19/hr

Familiarity with barge lid handling, railcar loading, and working in various weather conditions is also beneficial. * Strong understanding of load balancing and alignment principles. * Proficiency in ...

Familiarity with barge lid handling, railcar loading, and working in various weather conditions is also beneficial. * Strong understanding of load balancing and alignment principles. * Proficiency in ...

Barge Readiness Tech

Gretna, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

Inspect all other working equipment on the barge * Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility * Starting of barge engine and inspection for defects * Experience ...

Barge Readiness Tech

Houston, TX · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

Inspection of voids Reading and understanding barge documents Inspect all other working equipment on the barge Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility Starting of ...

Barge Readiness Tech

Houston, TX · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

Barge Readiness Technician Channelview, TX Area I) BASIC FUNCTION: The Barge Readiness Technician ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

Barge Readiness Tech

Gretna, LA · On-site

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

Inspect all other working equipment on the barge * Inspect and verify barge cleanliness prior to leaving the cleaning facility * Starting of barge engine and inspection for defects * Experience ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-cleaning equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

Working knowledge of all aspects of barge operating systems and ability to perform preventive maintenance as well as minor repairs to these systems. * Good communication skills. * Ability to lift and ...

* Set up,, operated, and disassembled barge-Washing equipment, safely. * Attached hosepipes to barge ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

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How much do working barge jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for working barge in the United States is $17.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Working Barge vs Marine Engineer?

AspectWorking BargeMarine Engineer
Required CredentialsSTCW certificates, safety trainingSTCW certificates, engineering licenses
Work EnvironmentOn barges, waterways, portsOn ships, vessels, offshore platforms
Employer & IndustryConstruction, transport, oil & gasShipping, maritime, offshore industries

While both roles involve working on watercraft, a Working Barge primarily operates on barges used for construction, transport, or industrial purposes, often in inland or coastal waterways. A Marine Engineer, however, works on ships or offshore platforms, focusing on the maintenance and repair of vessel engines and systems. The credentials overlap in safety and basic maritime training, but Marine Engineers typically require specialized engineering licenses. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in maritime industries.

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Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Description:

Position Summary:

Terral RiverService, Inc. is currently looking for dependable and hard-working barge cleaners for our cleaning docks. Experience is preferred but not required.


Essential Job Functions:

Applicants must be able to work variable schedules. Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

  • Securing barges
  • Handling fire hose
  • General labor (sweeping, shoveling, etc.)
  • Operating equipment (skid steer, backhoe, crane)
  • General maintenance
  • Maintaining required paperwork
Requirements:

Basic requirements:

  • At least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have and maintain a valid/current Drivers license.
  • Must have dependable transportation to designated TRS locations, no exceptions.
  • Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.
  • OSHA 10 Certification is desired.

Physical Requirements

  • The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
  • Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.).
  • Must be comfortable working barges.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 40 feet.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Note:

This job description provides a general overview of the typical responsibilities and qualifications for a Barge Cleaner. Actual job requirements may vary based on the specific needs of the organization and industry standards.


About Terral RiverService, Inc:

Terral RiverService (TRS) is a Family owned business with a continually growing footprint of boats and barges throughout most of the inland waterway system of the US. We specialize in bulk storage, material handling, river, road and rail logistics along the Mississippi River system, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the inland waterways of Louisiana and southern Arkansas. With our growing fleet of push boats, river barges and modern dock operations strategically located throughout the Lower Mississippi River Valley, we are outfitted to transport, handle and store virtually any commodity needed in the marketplace. TRS has over 600 employees and has operations in multiple states.