Maritime Training Program (Deckhand, Mate, Captain)

Curtin Marine Transportation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Job summary

Curtin Maritime is seeking motivated individuals for its Maritime Labor Training Program. You will start in Long Beach, CA, with paid training and travel required to advance through three levels—Deckhand, Mate, and Captain.

As you gain experience, your pay increases, with many crew earning well over six figures annually. The company emphasizes development, mentorship, and long-term maritime careers across fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel for program requirements and job sites.
• Dedication to career growth in maritime roles from entry level onward.

Responsibilities

• Join Curtin Maritime's Labor Training Program and progress through three levels to Deckhand, Mate, and Captain.
• Work on fleet assets including tugs, barges, and cranes as you gain experience.
• Travel to various jobsites as part of the training and career path.

Skills

Motivated

Willingness to travel

Positive attitude

Tools

Crane operation training

Job description

Have you been looking for a way to get into the Maritime Industry?

Paid training for your career development!

This is your opportunity to join the exciting maritime industry where your hard work will pay off!

Work 6 months a year while earning up to $80,000k+once you reach Deckhand/Mate/Captain Level! As your experience grows, so does your pay. Many of our crew members make well over $100k each year (while working only part of the year).

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Maritime (Labor) Training Program. This program allows employees to move through three levels of training to advance into Deckhand/Mate/Captain.

Curtin Maritime is looking to identify and train our next generation of Mariners! Through our training program, candidates start through Curtin Maritime's Labor Training program gaining valuable experience and building a foundation for growth. Upon completion of our Labor Program, candidates will begin working under key mentors and working on our fleet, tugs, cranes, barges as they pursue paid training needed to become a skilled level Deckhand, Mate, Captain!

The objective of theTraining Programis to promote skilled workers who are self-motivated and willing to pass the “Curtin Heart Check.” It will be important to prove your willingness to learn and work hard to advance through the training program. As you begin to demonstrate your awareness and understanding of entry-level labor concepts, you will advance through the program.

Who we are:

Curtin Maritime is an industry disruptor creating great changes by our core v alues of; efficiency, innovation and integrity. We are a solid company experiencing rapid growth that is expanding while still maintaining our company values. We are known as an industry leader with high quality and well-maintained tugs, barges, and cranes. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the great opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing locations on earth.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for individuals that want to quickly advance through hard work, dedication, and a positive mental attitude. Curtin Maritime is committed to creating a high paying career path for our entry level employees. Due to the diverse nature of our work, new employees can pursue a career on a tug boat, from deckhand to captain, operating cranes and equipment (offshore and shoreside). Curtin Maritime pays for all professional development and training for its employees, and encourages growth and upward movement for all crew. We’re looking to hire the best and the brightest talent, folks that are looking for long term career, not a job.

Where you will work:

You will start off working in Long Beach, CA. Travel is also REQUIRED for this program. While our headquarters are in the Port of Long Beach, we do work all over the country, and the world. There may be times where short notice travel to jobsites will be needed.

When you will work:

At the beginning of your Career Journey the Training Program schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There may be times where overtime is needed (after hours, weekends, holidays).

Full Disclosure:

The work is hard, the hours are long. The travel (while exciting at first) can be draining. A career at Curtin Maritime will be the most demanding thing you've ever done. It will also be the most rewarding and fulfilling.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short-term Disability
  • AD&D/Life Insurance
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.