Great Lakes Piloting Mate

Responsibilities

• Safely manning a Navigation Watch
• Supervising the Maintenance and upkeep of the hull, decks and superstructure of the vessel
• Responsible for the safe loading, unloading of cargo
• Ensuring that vessel lifesaving and firefighting equipment is properly maintained
• Supervising and directing the vessels Deck Department, including the ordering of Deck Supplies
• Other duties assigned by the Vessel Master

Benefits

• As an employee you are part of the Rand Logistics family where Teamwork and safety are a core values
• Highly competitive wages and benefits
• The best leave system in the industry
• We pay for your travel to and from the vessel
• Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
• Excellent safety record
• Full comprehensive benefits package
• Upgrade bonus
• Paid training through MITAGS
• And more!

Requirements

• TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• United States Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG)
• Endorsement as Mate of Unlimited Tonnage upon the Great Lakes and Inland Waters (minimum)
• First Class Pilot of Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage upon the Great Lakes between Duluth, Gary, Buffalo and Port Weller to Cape Vincent
• Unexpired US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License and allowed entry into Canada
• Legally authorized to work in the US, without restriction
• Excellent communication and ability to multi-task
• Experience working as a team and desire to working together as a team player
• Experience and desires to align to our Values: Creating a Positive Customer Experience, Health/Safety/Environment focused, High Integrity and Teamwork