Inland Wheelman

Responsibilities

• Ensure that work completed during his/her watch is done in accordance with Company safety policies and practices
• Navigate the vessel safely at all times
• Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance
• Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer
• Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes. CFR 35.05-15b
• Enforce all Company policies and vessel specific guidelines in support of the Crew Endurance Management System onboard all vessels
• Participate in crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget
• Complete required log entries
• Maintain radio watch as required
• Report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges at pick-up, drop-off, and designated mile points to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center
• Enforce all rules
• Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand
• Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed
• Provide instructions and information to crew members, ACBL land-based personnel, USCG or lock personnel

Job Qualifications

• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements
• Must be able to travel to and from vessel / training locations via air or car travel (must possess a valid driver’s license)
• Must be able to work one of the following schedules: 28/28 or 28/14
• Must be able to work a 6 hour on 6 hour off watch or 12 hour watches
• Must have experience pushing barges (tows of 6 or more preferred)
• Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to ride in or pilot a crew boat or zodiac to get to/from towing vessel
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must maintain valid USCG licensing
• Master of Towing Vessels upon Western Rivers license required
• Maintain an active TWIC