How to hire a tank crewmember

How to hire a tank crewmember, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tank crewmember hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a tank crewmember job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tank crewmember
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the tank crewmember you need to hire. Certain tank crewmember roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A tank crewmember's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tank crewmembers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of tank crewmember salaries for various roles:

   Type of Tank Crewmember	Description	Hourly rate
   Tank Crewmember		$11-51

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Combat
   • Weapons Systems
   • Operator Maintenance

   Responsibilities:

   • Relocate equipment; manage minor logistics.
   • Secure, prepare, and stow ammunition.
   • Operate tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicles during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments.
   • Work in positions of progressive responsibility, assuming leadership roles in absence of supervisors.
   • Guard government installations and property against potential acts of terrorism.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your tank crewmember job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A tank crewmember can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, tank crewmembers' average salary in wyoming is 48% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tank crewmembers 78% less than senior-level tank crewmembers.
   • Certifications. A tank crewmember with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a tank crewmember's salary.

   Average tank crewmember salary

   $51,560yearly

   $24.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tank crewmember salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a tank crewmember job description

   A good tank crewmember job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a tank crewmember job description:

   Tank crewmember job description example

   **This role is 100% Remote - Must live in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, or Louisiana**
   
   As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
   
   **I. Job Summary**
   
   This position performs tasks involving physical labor primarily performed in confined spaces at various locations as assigned by the Project Manager primarily inside above the ground storage tanks.
   
   **II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
   
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned
   
   + Transfers tank bottoms to another tank or into pipeline
   
   + Blends heavy paraffin or asphaltic type tank bottoms with crude oil, as the tank is being cleaned, and pumping the blended mix back into line or tank
   
   + Removes of floats roof seals
   
   + Raises and cribs collapsed floating roofs
   
   + Re-positions roof support legs on internal floating roof tanks while in service
   
   + Removes of collapses aluminum internal floating roofs
   
   **III. Supervisory Responsibilities**
   
   + This job has no supervisory duties.
   
   **IV. Qualifications**
   
   The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
   
   A. Education and Experience
   
   + Education: None
   
   + Experience: Six (6) months of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement)
   
   B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
   
   + Basic Plus training completion - must pass within three (3) attempts
   
   + Experience in Oil & Gas industry preferred
   
   + Valid Driver License preferred
   
   + TWIC card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting
   
   + HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of starting
   
   + Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing
   
   C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
   
   + Ability to work in confined spaces. Due to size of confined working space, preferred height of six (6) feet and under.
   
   + Ability to pass pre-employment physical and wear respirator, if required for project.
   
   + Must be willing to work around foul odors for extended periods of time.
   
   + Computer proficiency skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
   
   + Must have the ability to read and understand established environmental, operational and safety procedures.
   
   + Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions for extended periods.
   
   + Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
   
   + Ability to climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 20 and 30 pounds.
   
   + Ability to understand and follow directions.
   
   **V. Work Environment**
   
   Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job:
   
   + This job is performed primarily in a confined space with a single point of ingress/egress. Due to size of single point of ingress/egress weight restrictions may apply for safety reasons.
   
   + When not in confined area, work is performed outdoors.
   
   + Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, earplugs, FR Tyvek coveralls, respirators and steel toe boots are required at all times while performing primary function due to regular exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals, liquids and gases.
   
   + Regular exposure to extreme heat and cold dependent upon weather conditions.
   
   + Regular exposure to high sounds and noise levels.
   
   + May be required to work in high places of at least 14 feet up to 40 feet, depending on the type of tank.
   
   + Required to exert physical effort in handling objects heavier than 30 pounds frequently.
   
   + Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements frequently.
   
   + Required to be on your feet for extended periods of time, work on uneven surfaces and climb stairs.
   
   + Travel up to 100% of time.
   
   + Work long hours per project requirements.
   
   + Will be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
   
   **Benefits**
   
   At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
   
   If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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5. Post your job

   To find tank crewmembers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any tank crewmembers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level tank crewmembers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tank crewmember job on Zippia to find and recruit tank crewmember candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit tank crewmembers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new tank crewmember

   Once you've found the tank crewmember candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new tank crewmember first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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