Experienced Inland Wheelman

Responsibilities

• Safely Navigate in the Intercoastal canal and Mississippi river system.
• Radio Communications and Radar experience is required.
• Supervise the daily maintenance and housekeeping of the vessel.
• Supervise all barge transfers and fueling operations.
• Follow all company policies.
• Ensure vessel is in compliance with all environmental laws and United States Coast Guard regulations.
• Act as a company representative on a daily basis with customers at the dock.
• Ensure engine room maintenance is kept up on a daily basis.
• In the event of an emergency, act as the on-site coordinator until vessel operations arrive.
• Keep up with daily logs while on watch.

Qualifications

• Valid TWIC.
• Valid MMC with Inland and Western Rivers endorsement.
• Valid USCG medical certificate.
• Valid Radar endorsement.
• Valid Radio/FCC License.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Valid Social Security Card.
• Age 18 or older.
• U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Able to work away from home.
• Able to read and write English.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol screen.
• Not color blind.
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• No DWI or DUI in the last 3 years.
• No criminal charges pending or on probation.
• Able to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential.
• Meet minimum hearing standards as per USCG requirements.
• Able to verbally communicate in the English language using handheld radios or other devices.
• Possess a sense of smell to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors.
• Pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 75%.
• Able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
• Able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
• Able to use firefighting / spill containment equipment.