Job Description

Job Description

Essential Job Duties



• Safe Operations of the vessel and crew
• Serves as Master of a self-propelled tugboat
• Proper maintenance, operation, administration, navigation and safety of the vessel
• Supervises the maintenance, repairs, and proper functioning of all vessel equipment
• Navigation and operations of the vessel, including the operation and maintenance of navigation equipment and deck machinery
• Supervises and trains the Deckhand and directs duties as needed
• Directs repairs to vessel made by dredge crew, and requisitions necessary supplies and parts
• Must be willing to work on non-live aboard and live aboard vessels
• This position is available in various areas Nationwide.

Requirements



• Valid MMC with U.S. Coast Guard license as Master of Towing Vessels for the specified vessel route with radar observer
• Marine construction experience preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience operating towing vessels required. Required knowledge of specified channels
• Required ability to read and understand tide, current, and weather conditions effects on the navigation and maneuvering of towed vessels
• Required knowledge of pushing, towing, working around anchors, and maneuvering barges alongside vessels
• Required knowledge of the use of a tow winch, tow lines, cables, rigging and making and breaking tows
• Required ability to dock and undock vessels properly and safely
• Required ability to read and maintain charts and navigational aids
• Able Seaman preferred
• Valid medical card
• Valid TWIC Required

Compensation details: 45-65 Hourly Wage

PIf48654f1b94c-25405-38564670

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