Maintenance Technician

OLDCASTLE APG, INC. in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health & wellness programs

Inclusive culture & internal promotion

Job summary

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH company, is seeking a Towboat Captain to lead vessel operations and direct a skilled crew on US navigable waterways.

You will navigate towboats, oversee mooring, loading, and transportation, and ensure crew safety through proactive risk management and regular drills. The role requires licensing, physical endurance, and flexibility for day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current USCG Master of Towing license with relevant licensing areas.
• Ton license with TOAR Endorsement.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, labels, and safety signage.
• Experience operating towboats and barges preferred.
• Capability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts, including overtime and weekends.
• Ability to operate general hand tools.
• Completion of the EFT for Holliday Sand & Gravel Operators Hoist Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Navigate and operate towboats and barges with precision, utilizing knowledge of local conditions.
• Oversee vessel operation including mooring, anchoring, loading, and transportation of equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Ensure crew safety through regular safety meetings, drills, and proactive risk management.
• Direct and mentor crew members in navigational and operational tasks.
• Consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to plan vessel movement.
• Maintain logs, inspect the vessel, and outfit safety equipment to regulatory standards.
• Lead and participate in emergency response and rescue operations as needed.
• Manage crew changes, fueling procedures, and oversee vessel maintenance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and perform additional duties to support plant and marine operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

USCG Master of Towing license

Ton license with TOAR Endorsement

Hand tools

Job description

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH company, is one of the leading sand and gravel producers throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Holliday Sand & Gravel Company is a dynamic company known for its causal, team-oriented work environment. We provide opportunities for career growth and advancement to employees at all levels.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Command some of the most critical vessels on US navigable waters, ensuring the safe movement of people and materials that power our nation's industry.
• Leadership: Mentor and motivate a skilled crew, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork every day.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills in a dynamic, union-supported environment that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning.
• Stability: Be part of a respected company with a long-standing reputation for safety and professionalism.

Your Role

As a Towboat Captain, you will:

• Navigate and operate towboats and barges with precision, utilizing your expert knowledge of local winds, water depths, currents, weather, and potential hazards.
• Oversee all aspects of vessel operation, including mooring, anchoring, loading, and transportation of equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Ensure the safety of your crew through regular safety meetings, drills, and proactive risk management.
• Direct and mentor crew members in all navigational and operational tasks.
• Consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to plan and direct vessel movement.
• Maintain logs, inspect the vessel, and outfit all safety equipment to regulatory standards.
• Lead and participate in emergency response and rescue operations as needed.
• Manage crew changes, fueling procedures, and oversee vessel maintenance.
• Collaborate with supervisors and perform additional duties as required to support plant and marine operations.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, labels, and safety signage.
• Strong attention to detail and the discipline to maintain rigorous safety standards.
• Flexibility to workday or night shifts, with overtime and weekends as required across the company's operational areas.
• Physical capability for walking, climbing, bending, lifting (up to 75 pounds unassisted), and working in a demanding environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current USCG Master of Towing license (with relevant licensing areas).
• Ton license with TOAR Endorsement.
• Ability to operate general hand tools.
• Successful completion of the EFT for Holliday Sand & Gravel Operators Hoist Engineers.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed. Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Our Commitment to Safety

We operate in a safety-sensitive environment, with validated job demands based on thorough analysis and employee input. We provide mechanical or personnel assistance whenever possible to ensure essential tasks are performed safely and efficiently.

Ready to Set Course?

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH Company, is an

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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