Tankerman Jankovich , LLC Safe, petroleum transportation and fueling

Tankerman

Location:

Southern California
Company:
The Jankovich Company

Founded in 1933, The Jankovich Company is a family-operated petroleum and lubricants distributor serving customers throughout Southern California. For more than 90 years, we have built a reputation for safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service across our marine, commercial, industrial, transportation, and government markets.

Headquartered in San Pedro, California, The Jankovich Company provides marine fueling, petroleum transportation, barge operations, bulk fuel distribution, lubricant sales, cardlock fueling services, and specialty petroleum products.

As part of the North Star Energy family of companies, The Jankovich Company combines the responsiveness and relationships of a local business with the resources, expertise, and support of a larger organization. We remain committed to our core values of safety, integrity, sustainability, and service while continuing to support the communities and industries that depend on us every day.

The Tankerman is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant transfer of petroleum products between barges, vessels, and shore-side facilities. Reporting to the Master of Tow, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe handling of cargo while protecting personnel, equipment, the environment, and customer assets.

The Tankerman performs cargo transfer operations, maintains cargo documentation, inspects transfer equipment, and works closely with vessel crews, terminal personnel, and shore-side management to support safe and reliable marine transportation operations. This position requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Hourly pay ranges from $44.00 to $48.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional earnings are available through overtime, 24-hour shift assignments, and applicable premium pay.

• Safely transfer petroleum products between barges, vessels, and shore-side facilities in accordance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations, environmental requirements, and company procedures.
• Assist in planning and executing cargo transfers to ensure safe product movement, vessel stability, and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain cargo pumps, hoses, valves, piping systems, and related cargo transfer equipment before, during, and after cargo transfer operations.
• Gauge cargo tanks, monitor product levels, perform cargo calculations, and verify transfer quantities before, during, and after cargo transfers.
• Inspect cargo tanks before and after cargo transfers to verify cleanliness, product compatibility, and readiness for loading or discharge.
• Maintain cargo transfer records, bills of lading, cargo manifests, gauge reports, and other required regulatory documentation.
• Monitor cargo transfer operations to prevent spills, overfills, leaks, product contamination, and other environmental incidents.
• Verify proper valve alignments and cargo transfer configurations before and during cargo operations.
• Respond effectively to spills, emergencies, equipment failures, and abnormal operating conditions while following established emergency procedures.
• Assist with vessel inspections, preventative maintenance, housekeeping, cargo transfer equipment maintenance, safety meetings, and emergency drills.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations, the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS), company policies, and environmental requirements.
• Communicate effectively with vessel crews, terminal personnel, customers, and shore-side management to…