Tugboat Captain

Carver Companies is looking to hire TUG Boat Captain to join its dynamic team!
Work for Carver Companies and you will receive competitive pay.
(Day rate of $645 + $40 for each full day worked).
*2 week rotation*

A Tug Captain has the overall responsibility for the safety and management of crew and vessel.

Job requirements include but are not limited to:

• Work as directed by Towing and/or Division personnel
• Stand wheelhouse watch on assigned vessel
• Comply with all state and federal regulatory requirements
• Responsible for executing CMT Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) aboard assigned vessel
• Preparation, management and facilitation of safety meetings and safety drills
• Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
• Delegate daily tasks to crew to ensure operational readiness
• Oversees training and mentoring of crew members
• Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “incident and injury free” work environment

Requirements:

• 5+ years total experience with at least 1 year of experience in a Captain role
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work rotational 6-hour watch
• Ability to work 14 days on, 14 days off, revised as necessary
• Strong knowledge of industry related software
• Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to push, pull, bend and stand for long periods of time

Required Certifications or Licenses:

• Valid Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC)
• Valid Master of Towing endorsement
• Standards of Training, Certifications and Watchkeeping (STCW) Preferred
• STCW Medical Card Preferred
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• CPR/AED First Aid Certification
• Driver’s license preferred

What We Have to Offer You:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with up to an 8% MATCH!!
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance Plan
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Plans
• Employee Investment Opportunity with Carver Group Ventures
• Career Development Opportunities
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life and AFLAC plans also available!

Please note: the crew's home port will be based out of Port of Coeymans; however, the crew needs to be flexible with location as they will need to travel based on needs.

Typical schedule is 14 days on, 14 days off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $720.00 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Merchant Mariners Credential (Required)
• TWIC Card (Required)
• Medical Certificate (Required)
• Master of Towing Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: On the road