Inland River Captain & Pilot (Tow Vessel Master)

ACBL Transportation Services LLC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ACBL Transportation Services LLC seeks Captains and Pilots for mainline vessels operating primarily on the Canal with duties spanning the Inland river system. The role includes a 28/14 or 28/28 rotation, ensuring safety for crew, vessel and cargo, and maintaining all required logs and compliance with security plans.

You will lead crew, enforce policies, manage budgets, and coordinate with USCG and lock personnel.

Qualifications

• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
• Master of Towage on Western Rivers license is required.
• Inland Waters or Near Coastal Endorsement required.
• Maintain active USCG licensing and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of vessel, crew, cargo and environment.
• Navigate vessel safely at all times.
• Instruct and monitor crew on job procedures.
• Serve as Vessel Security Officer under the Vessel Security Plan.
• Manage crew, performance, and vessel budget.
• Complete required log entries and maintain radio watch.
• Report CDC barges to Inland River Vessel Movement Center.
• Assign work and supervise mates/lead deckhands.
• Comply with vessel management policies and procedures.

Skills

Navigation

Crew supervision

Safety compliance

Budget management

Log documentation

Education

Master of Towage on Western Rivers

Inland Waters Endorsement

Near Coastal Endorsement

USCG license

TWIC

Tools

TWIC

USCG licensing

Job description

ACBL Transportation Services LLC seeks Captains and Pilots for mainline vessels operating primarily on the Canal with duties spanning the Inland river system. The role includes a 28/14 or 28/28 rotation, ensuring safety for crew, vessel and cargo, and maintaining all required logs and compliance with security plans.

You will lead crew, enforce policies, manage budgets, and coordinate with USCG and lock personnel.