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Boat Pilot

SCH SERVICES CORA TERMINAL
Rockwood, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/14/2027

BOAT PILOT

DIVISION: SCH SERVICES LLC

LOCATION: CORA TERMINAL

TRAVEL INVOLVED: 0-10%

JOB TYPE: FULL TIME

JOB LEVEL: EXPERIENCED

EDUCATION: MUST HAVE A CURRENT MARINE TOWING VESSEL LICENSE

CATEGORY: OPERATIONS/MARINE/DECK HAND

COMPENSATION: NOT SPECIFIED

DESCRIPTION:

· Responsible for safe operation of boat and supervision of boat crew.

· Perform deck hand work. Manual labor-deckhand work, cleaning and general maintenance.

· Perform housekeeping chores on operation activities, grounds and buildings.

· Assists in both environmental services and maintenance as required.

· Must be willing to perform First Aid and CPR on other team members as required.

· Must know how to respond in case of an emergency.

· Regularly communicate via 2-way radio with Team Members during operations.

· Must communicate regularly with Supervisors, Managers and the Customer.

· Responsible for barge movements and fleeting with the Team Members.

· Must be able to adhere to and comply with company polices, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.

· Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.

· Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.

· Read, Write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.

· Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgement.

· Working knowledge of SCH Safety and Operating Principles.

· Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.

· Coordinates the activities with other boat crews.

· Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisors indicating which barges are to be moved.

· Notifies Supervisors and teammates before moves using radio, verbal and possible hand signals

· At all times remain professional when addressing customer with set start and stop times.

· When moves are required, follow the SOP for proper procedures.

· Must coordinate activities through Supervisor regarding customer needs.

· Keep constant eye or radio contact on deckhands at all times while they are involved in fleet work.

· Notify Supervisor of incoming barges and keep fleet maintained according to river levels.

· Be willing to do minor maintenance and oversee the housekeeping of the boat.

· Keep logs and paperwork current as required by the Coast Guard.

· Must have or the ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.

· Responsible for safely transporting coal, grain, and other barges as necessary.

· Must be willing to fill in during vacation time for other pilots.

· The on-duty pilot is ultimately responsible for the condition of the fleet, so a Dual Verification of the deckhand’s work is required to fulfill this position.

· Participates in company training programs and related testing. Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Other duties as assigned.

ALL TEAM MEMBERS WORKING AT THE CORA TERMINAL MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS ALL TRAINING AND REQUIRED TESTING. INCLUDING DRUG/ALCOLHOL SCREENING, AND PHYSICAL.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A ROTATING SHIFT AS WELL AS BE PREPARED TO WORK IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER.

THIS IS A UNION POSITION

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $40.55 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41

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