What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tow Boat Captain position at TowboatUS Beaufort?
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Tow Boat Captain
TowboatU.S. Beaufort seeks a licensed professional captain for our Marine Assistance Company. The captain candidate must possess excellent small boat handling skills, be comfortable and very confident on a small boat and have the ability to learn the procedures and policies of TowboatU.S. Beaufort operation.
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.
- Able to communicate with customers and dispatch towboats to assist them.
- Perform daily maintenance on the towboats.
Mandatory Requirements:
- US Coast Guard License upon Near Coastal waters with an Assistance Towing Endorsement. STCW
- A current Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the TSA.
- A pre-employment Drug Test is required and then you will be enrolled in a random drug testing program as required by the USCG.
- Have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.
- Must reside in the area.
Training:
In addition to having a USCG License, all captains are required to undergo in-house training. This training is 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. A prospective captain will complete this necessary training to the satisfaction of our staff before operating a towboat without oversight.
Compensation:
Captains work shifts and are paid a daily rate for 3 months' probation period, after which captain will be salary, plus commission. TowboatU.S. Beaufort is one of the largest marine assistance towers in the country with excellent income potential for captains. Captains can expect to make from 50k to 60k depending on work ethic. TowboatU.S. Beaufort on Facebook and Instagram.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000 - $65,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) Profit Share
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend available
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Atlantic Beach 28512 : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a TWIC Card?
License/Certification:
- USCG License upon Near Coastal waters (Required)
- Assistance Towing Endorsement (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000