About This Role
This boat captain position involves trip work for two to three months, ensuring safe navigation and adherence to company policies. The role requires an experienced captain to oversee crew instruction and maintain vessel operations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that work completed during your watch is done in accordance with Company safety policies and practices
- Navigate the vessel safely at all times
- Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance
- Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer
- Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes (CFR 35.05-15b)
- Complete required log entries
- Maintain radio watch as required
- Enforce all applicable rules and regulations
- Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures
- Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed
- Provide instructions and information to crew members
Requirements
- Meet USCG physical examination requirements
- Be able to travel to and from vessel / training locations via air or car travel
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be able to work on call for 12-hour shifts
- Have experience pushing barges
- Have experience running on the Mississippi River
- Be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time
- Be able to work in all weather conditions
- Maintain valid USCG licensing
- Maintain an active TWIC
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Program
Important Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, on call
- Employment type: full-time, temporary
About the Company
Wepfer Marine offers a comprehensive benefits package.
