Trip Pilot

Responsibilities

• Ensure that work completed during your watch is done in accordance with ACBL safety policies and practices.
• Always navigate the vessel safely.
• Ensure all crew members on the 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 SMS and the Crew Endurance Management System onboard all vessels.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Master of Towing Vessels upon Western Rivers license required.
• Minimum 30+ loaded barges experience on the Lower Mississippi River.
• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
• Must be able to travel to and from vessel / training locations via air or car.
• Valid driver's license.
• Work 6-hour on, 6-hour off watch schedule.
• Experience pushing barges (tows of 20 or more preferred).
• Ability to ride in or pilot a crew boat or zodiac to get to/from towing vessel.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Maintain valid USCG licensing.
• Active TWIC required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience pushing 20+ barges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commitment to safety and employee well-being.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

6-hour on, 6-hour off watch schedule.