Tank Barge Assistant

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. (COI) is one of the largest independent oil companies in the Southeast and has been serving the region since 1921. With strategic ocean terminals in Savannah, GA, Charleston, SC, and Jacksonville, FL, along with numerous terminals along the Colonial and Plantation Pipeline, COI has an extensive network to supply gasoline and diesel fuel to the Southeast. Colonial Oil, Inc.

is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc.

Dedicated to Exceptional Customer Care, Colonial Towing specializes in Providing Marine Fuel Bunkering within the Savannah and Charleston Ports.

WE WILL TRAIN YOU

WORK SCHEDULE: 14 DAYS ON DUTY / 7 DAYS OFF DUTY

$22.00/HOUR PLUS OVERTIME AFTER 40 HOURS PER WEEK

MINIMUM OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK

The Tank Barge Assistant supports the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between trucks, barges, vessels and facilities. Tank Barge Assistants have the opportunity to become certified Tank Barge PICs (Persons in Charge).

• Assists the Person in Charge (PIC) with tank barge transfers by operating transfer equipment, establishing connections between trucks, pump and vessel, and communicating with vessel personnel.
• Performs hydrostatic testing of cargo hoses and piping.
• Performs general equipment maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Deploys and retrieves oil spill preventative equipment.
• Pre-checks all equipment prior to use.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Degree or GED is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Tolerance for exposure to all weather conditions for extended periods of time is required.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Eligibility Requirements:

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.