Boat Pilot – Missouri River Dredge Operations

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

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.