Boat Captain (Seasonal On-Call)

Seasonal On-Call Towboat Captain – $125/Hour

Oconee Tugboat Company | Lake Oconee, Georgia

Pay: $125 per billable service hour — $125 minimum per service call
Job Type: Seasonal Independent Contractor (1099)
Schedule: Full-Time Seasonal On-Call Availability
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: Lake Oconee, Georgia

Tow Vessel: 1998 21' Sea Pro Center Console w/ 2022 Suzuki 175HP O/B. (HOMEPORT across from Anchors Marina, Eatonton, GA).

Lake Oconee Vessels: Service boats to be towed are limited on Lake Oconee to 30' max boat length. Most vessels are pontoons, ski boats, bow riders, wake surf boats, and jet skis.

About Oconee Tugboat Company

Oconee Tugboat Company (OTC) is a locally veteran owned and operated marine towing and assistance company proudly serving Lake Oconee, Georgia.

We are committed to providing prompt, safe, professional, and dependable on-water assistance to boaters when they need it most.

We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and customer-focused Seasonal On-Call Towboat Captain to join our team during the peak boating season.

Position Overview

The selected captain will respond to vessel towing and marine assistance requests throughout Lake Oconee on an as-needed basis.

This position requires full-time on-call availability from Memorial Day through Labor Day, including weekends and holidays.

Captains must be able to arrive at the designated homeport dock within 30 minutes of receiving a dispatch notification. (Vessel homeported across from Anchors Marina)

This is a service-based contract opportunity. Compensation is earned for authorized service calls rather than time spent awaiting dispatch.

Compensation – $125 Per Billable Hour

Captains earn $125 per billable service hour, with a guaranteed one-hour minimum payment of $125 per authorized service call.

Compensation Structure:

• Start of Billable Time: When the towboat departs the designated homeport dock in response to an authorized service call.
• End of Billable Time: When the towboat returns to the designated homeport dock following completion of the service.
• One-Hour Minimum: Every authorized service call is compensated for a minimum of one full hour ($125), even if the service takes less than one hour.
• Full-Hour Billing: There are no half-hour or prorated rates. Additional service time is compensated in full-hour increments at the captain's discretion.
• On-Call Time: Time spent awaiting dispatch is not compensated.
• Service Volume: No minimum number of service calls or paid hours is guaranteed.

Historical Service Volume & Earning Potential

Over the past two boating seasons, Oconee Tugboat Company has experienced consistent demand for marine towing and assistance services.

Our historical monthly service activity has averaged:

• 70–90 billable service hours per season.
• 5–18 service days per month with dispatched assistance calls.
• During busy holiday periods, captains may respond to 3–5 separate service calls in a single day.

Based on historical billable service volume, 70–90 hours at $125 per hour would represent approximately $8,750–$11,250 in potential gross monthly contractor compensation, assuming all billable service hours are assigned to the selected captain.

These figures reflect historical company operations and are provided for informational purposes only. Actual service volume, assignments, and compensation may vary. No minimum number of service calls, billable hours, or monthly earnings is guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to dispatched towing and marine assistance requests.
• Arrive at the designated homeport dock within 30 minutes of dispatch.
• Safely operate company-provided towing vessels throughout Lake Oconee.
• Provide towing and authorized on-water assistance to disabled or stranded boaters, to include battery jump starts and fuel delivery (1-2 5 gallon fuel jugs) .
• Evaluate marine conditions and make sound operational and safety decisions.
• Conduct pre-departure vessel and safety equipment inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of service calls, vessel departure and return times, and assistance provided.
• Communicate professionally with customers and company management.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Current, valid U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License (Merchant Mariner Credential)
• Demonstrated experience safely operating recreational or commercial powerboats.
• Ability to arrive at the designated homeport dock within 30 minutes of dispatch.
• Full-time seasonal on-call availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to changing marine conditions.
• Reliable transportation and communication.
• Strong boat-handling, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Physical ability to perform marine towing and assistance duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lake Oconee, including local marinas, navigational hazards, boat ramps, and waterways.
• Previous experience in marine towing, vessel assistance, commercial boating, or maritime law enforcement.
• Experience operating towboats or similar vessels.

An Excellent Opportunity for Experienced or Retired Captains

This position is especially well-suited for fully or partially retired captains, maritime professionals, former military personnel, or experienced boat operators who want to remain active on the water while earning additional income.

If you enjoy boating, helping others, and putting your maritime experience to good use, Oconee Tugboat Company offers an opportunity to stay engaged in meaningful work without the demands of a traditional year-round position.

With a competitive rate of $125 per billable hour, a one-hour minimum per service call, and historically strong seasonal service demand, this opportunity can provide supplemental income while allowing you to do something you enjoy.

Whether you're a retired Coast Guard member, former maritime law enforcement officer, commercial captain, or experienced licensed boat operator, we encourage you to apply.

Stay active. Earn extra income. Enjoy time on Lake Oconee. Help fellow boaters.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume or brief summary of their boating experience, including:

• Type of current USCG Captain's License and endorsements held.
• Relevant boating or commercial vessel experience.
• Familiarity with Lake Oconee.
• Ability to meet the 30-minute response requirement.
• Availability throughout the boating season.

Join Oconee Tugboat Company and help provide Lake Oconee boaters with the reliable, professional marine assistance they deserve.

Oconee Tugboat Company
Moving Lake Oconee Forward.

Pay: $125.00 per hour

Expected hours: 125.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $125