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Vessel Pilot

Canal Barge Company
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 11 days
Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • Canal Barge Company is seeking Vessel Pilots for wheelhouse positions with opportunities in both Canal Barge and Marquette Gulf Inland.
  • Candidates must have a current U.S. Coast Guard license for Master or Pilot of Towing Vessels and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
  • The job involves navigating vessels, supervising crew members, and ensuring safety regulations are followed while working on a multi-week hitch.
  • Competitive benefits include health, disability, dental, and life insurance, as well as a 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Travel reimbursement is provided for crew changes from home to vessel, and all qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination.

CANAL BARGE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

VESSEL PILOT

Candidates will be considered for wheelhouse positions for both Canal Barge and Marquette Gulf Inland opportunities.

*Multiple schedules offered!*

Canal Barge is a leading company in the inland marine industry with a history of steady growth and exceptional human & environmental safety record. We believe CBC's Mississippi River transportation system is among the most efficient and most environmentally friendly methods of transporting cargo within the United States. CBC Pilots work on our Fleet of Inland Towing Vessels. Extensive orientation and training is provided; all Pilots must possess a current U.S. Coast Guard license for Master or Pilot of Towing Vessels that is applicable for the vessel, route, and service.

Qualified candidates must be safety conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. Pilots are required to work onboard for a multi-week hitch, with travel reimbursement provided. All applicants must have favorable work references and a valid driver's license, and must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.


I. Primary Job Duties

  • Navigate the vessel and tow safely and efficiently while on watch

  • Supervise crew members and ensure that they are properly trained to perform their job duties safely

  • Ensure that all barges are in navigable condition

  • Complete required logs and reports

  • Apply all safety rules and regulations


II. Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include (but not limited to):

  • Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting

  • Climbing ladders and stairs

  • Must be able to push and pull 50lbs

  • Must be able to lift 50lbs

  • Able to board and ride in a skiff


III. Benefits of Joining Canal Barge Company

  • Competitive Health, Disability, Dental, and Life Insurance

  • 401K Savings Plan with company match

  • Crew changes from home to vessel paid for by CBC

Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.




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