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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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Barge Readiness Technician

Houston, TX

$35K - $36K/yr

Inspect all other working equipment and machinery on the barge * Inspect and verify barge cleanlinessbeforethe barge leavescleaning facilities * Examination of decks to ensure they are clear from ...

Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Competencies: * Safety Procedures and Practices: Understanding and implementing safety protocols, including emergency procedures ...

Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Competencies: * Safety Procedures and Practices: Understanding and implementing safety protocols, including emergency procedures ...

Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Competencies: * Safety Procedures and Practices: Understanding and implementing safety protocols, including emergency procedures ...

Barge Washing Technician Set up, operated, and disassembled barge-washing equipment safely. Attach ... Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and ...

Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Competencies: * Safety Procedures and Practices: Understanding and implementing safety protocols, including emergency procedures ...

Barge Cleaners

Waggaman, LA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

* 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 ...

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How much do working barge jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 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.

How do I get a job on a working barge?

To get a job on a working barge, candidates typically need relevant maritime or industrial skills, such as experience in navigation, engineering, or deck work. Certifications like STCW or maritime safety training are often required, and physical fitness is important due to the demanding environment. Applying through maritime companies, crew agencies, or job boards specializing in industrial or maritime work can help find opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Working Barge job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,994 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

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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.