Mate (Barge Bunkering)

McAllister Towing; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAllister Towing seeks a qualified Mate to support safe and efficient tug operations out of Jacksonville, FL. You will supervise deck evolutions, navigate the vessel, and assist the Master in towing activities.

Candidates should hold a Mate 200 Gross Ton License, barge bunkering experience, and current USCG credentials. The role requires physical fitness and readiness for pre-employment checks, with a history of reliable teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Valid Mate 200 Gross Ton License.
• Mate or Master of Towing.
• Barge Bunkering Experience (LNG).
• Current GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR.
• Valid STCW, TWIC and Current USCG Medical Certificate.
• Valid Merchant Marine Credential.
• Twin Screw Experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• The Mate is responsible for assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug.
• The Mate safely manages all towing operations and deck evolutions.
• The Mate navigates the vessel and conducts docking/undocking evolutions.
• The Mate is the First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department.
• Additionally, the Mate assists the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew.

Skills

Mate 200 Gross Ton License

Barge Bunkering Experience (LNG)

GMDSS

ARPA

Advanced Firefighting

First Aid/CPR

TWIC

USCG Medical Certificate

Merchant Marine Credential

Twin Screw Experience

Job description

McAllister Towing has provided superior tugboat service to New York Harbor since 1864, when Captain James McAllister, great-grandfather to current president Brian Buckley McAllister, bought his first sail lighter to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of services to the busy ports of New York and New Jersey, serving the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world and handling a significant part of the 16 million tons of cargo that passes through the port every year. In addition to ship docking services and general harbor assist work, New York based tugs are regularly employed in offshore towing along the entire East Coast.

McAllister Towing has provided superior tugboat service to New York Harbor since 1864, when Captain James McAllister, great-grandfather to current president Brian Buckley McAllister, bought his first sail lighter to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of services to the busy ports of New York and New Jersey, serving the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world and handling a significant part of the 16 million tons of cargo that passes through the port every year. In addition to ship docking services and general harbor assist work, New York based tugs are regularly employed in offshore towing along the entire East Coast.

Job Description

McAllister Towing of NY is seeking highly qualified Mates with Barge Bunkering Experience. This position will be working out of Jacksonville, FL. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below: McAllister is proud of its long history in New York Harbor and continues to provide its clients and customers with the highest quality service. McAllister Towing of NY is seeking highly qualified Mates with Barge Bunkering Experience. This position will be working out of Jacksonville, FL. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below: McAllister is proud of its long history in New York Harbor and continues to provide its clients and customers with the highest quality service.

Mate

Description/Job Summary

The Mate is responsible for assisting the Master with safe and efficient operation of the Tug. The Mate safely manages all towing operations and deck evolutions. The Mate navigates the vessel and conducts docking/undocking evolutions. The Mate is the First Line Supervisor for members of the Deck Department. Additionally, the Mate assists the Master with maintaining the well-being of the crew.

Preferred Experience

• Several years as an Able-Bodied Seaman/Ordinary Seaman.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mate 200 Gross Ton License
• Mate or Master of Towing
• Barge Bunkering Experience (LNG)
• Current GMDSS, ARPA, Advanced Firefighting, First Aid/CPR
• Valid STCW, TWIC and Current USCG Medical Certificate
• Valid Merchant Marine Credential
• Twin Screw Experience
• Must pass pre-employment drug test
• Must pass pre-employment physical

Preferred Qualifications

• Mate 1600 Gross Tons Towing/Oceans

Physical Requirements

The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Mate to be physically qualified to ensure his/her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew. Specific physical requirements include:

• Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).
• Adequate hearing.Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to climb a 12-foot ladder without assistance.
• Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6-foot-high barrier.
• Sufficient strength to:
• Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level.
• Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level.
• Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and
• Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.