Captains are responsible for the safety of vessel employees, the vessel, cargo, and the environment. The primary responsibility is to navigate the vessel safely at all times, in all weather conditions, while navigating the inland waterways.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure that work completed during watch is done in accordance with Company policies and practices including Safety policies, Environmental policies as well as USCG regulations.
• Completion and submission of required vessel paperwork (safety, security, drills, etc.)
• 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 cargo.
• Responsible for crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget, including fuel and supplies.
• Complete required log entries using company computer systems.
• Accurate completion and submission of vessel payroll logs using company computer systems.
• Maintain radio watch as required.
• Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
• Constant communication of instructions and/or information to crew members, land-based personnel, USCG or lock personnel.
• Ensuring that all fleeting areas are maintained in accordance with Company operations guidelines for each fleet.

Minimum Educational and Job Qualifications:

• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
• Must be able to work a12-hourr watch (harbor)
• Must have experience pushing barges (tows of 6 or more preferred).
• Must possess and maintain the following:
  • USCG licensing (License, medical certification –if applicable)
  • Radar certificate
  • FCC license
  • Master of Towing Vessels upon Western Rivers license
  • TWIC

Preferred Educational and Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience in a similar position within the marine transportation industry
• Prior experience safety-sensitive position

Physical Capabilities:

Must be able to safely perform the following:

• Traverse vessel, barges, and tows a minimum of two (2) miles per day.
• Transport 60 to 100 pounds and move 1000 feet.
• Ascend/ descend a 90-degree ladder up to 40 feet.
• Position self to move the 18-inch diameter hatch.
• Move (2) feet horizontally and vertically.
• Vision must meet USCG regulation
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift