Boat Pilot - Missouri

Farmer Holding Company; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Capital Sand is seeking a Boat Pilot for its traveling dredge crew in Paducah, KY. You will oversee crew safety, barge and tow operations, and cargo during watch with rotating 12-hour shifts, often living on the vessel.

The role requires a USCG Master of Towing Vessels (Western Rivers), TWIC, and radiotelephone qualifications, with dredging experience a plus. The position is full-time with competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid USCG credential required.
• TWIC card required.
• Radar Observer Certificate and Radiotelephone Operator Permit required.
• Experience in dredging ops is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely navigate the barge or tow while ensuring crew performs daily functions.
• Operate in compliance with company policies and USCG rules on drug, alcohol, pollution, and safety.
• Ensure navigation gear, VHF, machinery, and rigging are maintained and operative.
• Keep accurate, current logs.

Skills

Crew safety

Navigation

Dredging operations

Education

Merchant Mariner Credential: Master of Towing Vessels, Western Rivers

Tools

TWIC card

Radar Observer Certificate

Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CSC - KY - Paducah , KY 42001, Position Type: Full Time, Capital Sand was founded in 1973 and is the trusted sand mining, production, and distribution company throughout the Midwest. We are committed to the highest level of production quality, customer service & safety standards for you and your business.

Capital Sand is recruiting a Boat Pilot for our traveling dredge crew. Pilots will be responsible for the overall safety of the crew, barge, tow, and cargo during their watch.

Work Schedule: The position requires the ability to work a rotating schedule and live on vessel for extended periods of time. Primarily 5 days/week and 12-hour shifts. Some Saturdays as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely navigate the barge or tow while assuring the remainder of the crew performs their daily functions.
• Operate in strict compliance with all company policies and USCG compliance regulations pertaining to drug, alcohol, pollution, and safety.
• Ensure vessel navigation equipment, VHF Radios, machinery, rigging, and all related equipment are in operating order.
• Maintenance of an accurate and current log.
• Timely investigate all accidents occurring during their shift involving boat and crew and make reports to the main office.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard issued Merchant Mariner Credential: Master of Towing Vessels Upon Western Rivers.
• Must have a valid TWIC card, Radar Observer Certificate and Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Experience in dredging operations and operating on the Missouri River is a plus.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and short and long-term disability.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status