Fleet Boat Pilot (TRIP)

Ingram Barge Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 124,482 - 163,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & Prescription plans

HSA

Vision & Dental

401K match

Life and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ingram Marine Group, based in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a TRIP Fleet Boat Pilot to steer the tow along America's inland waterways. The role requires living within an hour of the city and involves coordinating crews, ensuring safe navigation, and maintaining environmental safety.

The position offers a competitive package and benefits, with a 7/7 schedule including nights or days, and requires 8+ years of river experience, MMC/SCI/CEMS/TWIC or state ID, and strong English literacy.

Qualifications

• Valid MMC and maritime credentials including TWIC, and state ID.
• 8+ years of experience on inland waterways.
• Ability to navigate and operate large tow safely.
• Must live within an hour radius of St. Louis, MO.
• Must read/write English to comply with USCG.

Responsibilities

• Steer the tow up and down the river.
• Keep crew safe and coordinate with vessel operations.
• Ensure safe navigation and operation of the vessel.
• Efficiently manage the crew and vessel.
• Ensure safety of equipment and the environment.
• Communicate effectively with team and leadership.
• Make locks and bridges as needed.
• Conduct safety meetings and drills.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

English literacy

Education

MMC; SCI/CEMS TWIC or state ID

Tools

MS Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.

Job Description

Ingram Marine Group is seeking a TRIP Fleet Boat Pilot for St. Louis, MO Fleets. In this position you will be responsible for steering the boat up and down the river; keeping watch for safety of crew, equipment and environment, while positioning barges together into tows. You will be required to live within an hour radius for consideration, due to schedule.

What you’ll be doing:

• Keeping the crew safe
• Moving tow/build tow
• Ensuring safe navigation and operation of vessel
• Efficiently managing the crew and the vessel
• Responsible for the safety of the equipment
• Responsible for the safety and preservation of the environment
• Steering tow up and down river
• Making locks and bridges
• Conducting safety meetings and drills

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstration of the Ingram Way
• Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards
• 8+ years of experience
• MMC; Advanced education and training (SCI, CEMS, Etc.) TWIC, or state ID required
• Able to navigate the river in which working on
• Working knowledge of how to handle a large tow
• Able to safely operate aboard a vessel and perform necessary tasks within the safety guidelines
• Able to perform in a fast‑paced environment and quickly respond to unexpected circumstances and safety
• Able to identify and employ appropriate safety practices to manage risks
• Able to supervise and give direction and effectively communicate and cooperate with a team
• Able to apply basic critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills to tow building and locking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer helpful
• Must be able to read and write the English language to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
• Commitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Complete a pre‑employment physical examination and drug screen
• Work in extreme weather

Schedule:

7/7 Schedule; ability to work nights or days

Additional Information

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match upon first day of hire
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

$780 Daily Rate

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affidavit and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work - related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.