About This Role
This role involves operating a fast response towing vessel to assist disabled boaters in the waters of Beaufort Inlet, Atlantic Ocean, Core Sound, Bogue, and the Swansboro area. The position suits a licensed professional captain with excellent small boat handling skills and confidence on the water, who is eager to learn the specific procedures of TowboatU.S. Beaufort operations.
Responsibilities
- Operate a fast response towing vessel in the waters of Beaufort Inlet, Atlantic Ocean, Core Sound, Bogue, Swansboro area, assisting disabled boaters on-the-water
- Assist boaters on the water with towing, fuel drops, jumpstarts, ungroundings, and general marina assistance
- Communicate with customers and dispatch towboats to assist them
- Perform daily maintenance on the towboats
Requirements
- US Coast Guard License upon Near Coastal waters with an Assistance Towing Endorsement
- Current Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the TSA
- Pre-employment drug test required, followed by enrollment in a random drug testing program as required by the USCG
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
- Must reside in the area
- Ability to reliably commute to Atlantic Beach 28512 or planning to relocate before starting work
- USCG License upon Near Coastal waters (Required)
- Assistance Towing Endorsement (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Benefits
- 401(k) Profit Share
- Commission pay
- Tips
- Employee discount
- Bonus opportunities
Important Details
- Schedule: 12 hour shifts; Holidays, Monday to Friday, Night shift, Weekend available, Day shift, Evening shift, On call
- Contract: 3 months' probation period with a daily rate, then salary plus commission
Application Process
- Answer the question: Do you have a TWIC Card?
Training
- Undergo in-house training provided by TowboatU.S. Beaufort at no expense to the prospective employee
- Training will include customer service guidelines, communication procedures, and boat handling/towing practices
- Complete necessary training to the satisfaction of staff before operating a towboat without oversight
About the Company
TowboatU.S. Beaufort is an emergency boat tow company and one of the largest marine assistance towers in the country.