Licensed River Pilot — St. Louis, MO (Safety & Ops)

VetJobs

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K/ESOP

Pension

Health insurance

Life and dental insurance

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking qualified personnel for on-site roles involving river vessel operation and safety leadership in Missouri. The position requires experience as a licensed pilot with familiarity in navigating major rivers and maintaining logs, plus radar and FCC certifications.

Employment is full-time and exempt, with benefits including retirement and health coverage. Responsibilities include vessel navigation, crew safety, safety meetings, emergency response, and coordinating crew changes and

Qualifications

Must have thorough knowledge of boat operations.
Minimum of six months experience as a licensed pilot on Upper Mississippi River, Lower Mississippi, Ohio River, and/or Illinois River.
Mate (Pilot) or Masters license of towing vessels upon Western Rivers.
Radar certificate and FCC License.

Responsibilities

Navigate vessel and ensure safe operation to prevent injuries or damages.
Ensure safety of all crew and conduct safety meetings.
Complete navigation and maintenance logs and forms (e.g., navigation logs, maintenance logs, TMS wheelhouse forms).
Respond to emergencies and coordinate rescue or transit of persons as needed.
Coordinate crew changes, fueling procedures, and provisioning.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.