Boatpilot

Battletown Materials LLC; Battletown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Advocate Service

Vision

FSA Medical & Dependent Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentive Bonus Program

Life and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Battletown Materials LLC is seeking an experienced vessel operator to manage the towboat and crew, ensuring seaworthiness and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

You will maintain logs, post watch duties, conduct drills, and report incidents or cargo losses to the office. Preferred candidates have 3–5 years as a barge pilot or equivalent and technical training, with eligibility for background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements to operate a motor vessel.
• Ability to climb ladders and work safely on decks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle lines and deck fittings.
• Ability to communicate with customers and vendors and use a telephone.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee vessel operations to ensure seaworthiness and compliance with laws.
• Maintain vessel log and post watch duties; supervise crew and manning levels.
• Conduct regular emergency drills and report accidents or injuries to office.
• Inspect barges and equipment; enforce safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Motor vessel operation

Ladder climbing

Safety awareness

Crew supervision

Education

Technical training or better

Barge pilot or equivalent (3-5 years)

Job description

• This position does fall under Coast guard regulatory authority and will thus be required to follow all applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to:
  • Obtaining a TWIC card
  • Random Drug testing
  • PPE
  • Training in the operation of the vessel
• In addition, we are a MSHA regulated site and this position will be responsible for adhering to all those regulations as well.
• Ensures that company policies, rules, and regulations are followed and the “Rules of the Road” and all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Reports to the office all violations of Battletown Materials LLC policies, or violations of Federal, State, or local laws.
• Investigates and notifies management of any serious or marine casualty.
• Conducts regularly scheduled emergency drills.
• Conducts inspections of the towboat and equipment to ensure its seaworthiness and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and take corrective action where necessary.
• Primary Function: This position will be responsible for all operations of the vessel including but not limited to
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of their crew, vessel, and tow; and for ensuring that the equipment is kept neat, clean, and in good, working order.
• Advise the office of anticipated crew shortages or overages immediately to enable the office to make timely manning adjustments among the vessels.
• On watch always
• Post a station bill and ensure that all crew members are familiar with their respective stations and duties in case of an emergency
• Set the watch-standing schedule for their crew, ensuring that no licensed pilot works more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period.
• Ensure that all barges are in navigable condition and report any deficiencies to the office. Damaged or endangered barges will be reported immediately, and appropriate measures taken to ensure their safety
• Maintain the vessel log and see that it is posted at the end of the watch
• Report all personal injuries or illnesses occurring on the vessel to the office
• Report all accidents resulting in actual or possible damage to any Battletown Materials boat, other vessel, fixed objects such as bridges, docks or locks, other objects such as buoys, or damage which results in cargo loss, contamination, spills or pollution to the office.
• Responsible for implementing and enforcing all Battletown Materials and MSHA safety policies and procedures on the vessel.

BENEFITS OFFER ON YOUR FIRST DAY

• Medical
• Health Advocate Service
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Requirements/Qualifications

Physical

• Ability to operate a motor vessel.
• Ability to climb up and down a ladder.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy rope, and to fasten rope to deck fittings.
• Ability to operate a hand activated winch and ratchet.
• Ability to converse with customers and vendors and use a telephone.
• Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist level without aid or difficulty.
• Walk safely on uneven decks while always maintaining balance.
• Walk at a normal pace up and down 4 flights of stairs without stopping at one time.
• Safely climb and descend an 18-foot ladder with a PFD on.
• Transit up and down into a small boat from a towing vessel with a 30-inch change in elevation while wearing a PFD.
• Twist 90-degrees left and right at waist while standing.
• Reach up 90-degrees with both arms overhead while sitting and standing and then pull down.
• Bend down while standing at waist and touch the floor with fingertips and then return upright to standing position without aid or difficulty.
• Must fit through a normal manhole cover that is 56.5-inches in circumference.
• Step up and down with a change in elevation of 12-inches 12 times without stopping while always maintaining balance.

Medical Requirements

Must meet all medical requirements for the below, as stipulated in USCG guidelines for the license that they hold and exercise the privileges granted under it in service to Battletown Materials LLC.

• Vision
• Hearing
• Diabetes
• Prescription medications
• Non–prescription medications
• Sleep Apnea
• All other areas that apply from regulations

Other

Upon receiving an offer of employment from Battletown Materials LLC, employment is conditioned upon the new hire satisfying the following requirements:

• Passing a background check
• Providing proof of eligibility to lawfully work in the United States
• Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screening
• Enrollment in random drug screening through US Drug Check

EEO Statement

Battletown Materials LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position description is not intended to be an exclusive or exhaustive statement of all job functions. The company reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Preferred

3-5 years:

Barge Pilot or Equivalent

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