Patrol Captain & Assistant Supervisor, Marine Towing

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale is seeking an experienced marine professional to serve as a Patrol Captain and Assistant Supervisor.

This hands-on leadership role combines active vessel operations with overseeing patrol activities, crew performance, training, safety, and customer service. The Assistant Supervisor leads by example, makes sound decisions under pressure, and supports daily patrol operations. The position offers advancement opportunities for those who demonstrate judgment, initiative,

Qualifications

• USCG Master License with a minimum 100 Ton Near Coastal rating.
• Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement.
• Radar Endorsement.
• Current STCW certification.
• Current TWIC Card and valid passport.
• Open Water Scuba certification or higher.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proven marine towing and salvage experience with strong boat-handling and docking skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting ability.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, direct others when assigned, and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and additional or extended assignments as operational needs require.
• Ability to participate in the company’s random drug-testing program.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate towing vessels single-handedly in varying marine environments, weather conditions, and traffic situations.
• Respond to disabled vessels, groundings, emergency assistance calls, salvage incidents, long-distance towing assignments, and special projects.
• Perform towing, ungrounding, fuel delivery, battery jump starts, and other marine assistance services safely and professionally.
• Assess incidents, identify hazards, and determine an appropriate response strategy while protecting customers, crew members, vessels, and company equipment.
• Support the Patrol Supervisor in coordinating daily operations, assigning or adjusting work as directed, and maintaining effective communication among Captains, Dispatch, management, and support personnel.
• Provide field leadership during towing, salvage, emergency response, and multi-vessel operations when assigned.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and evaluating Captains and crew members in boat handling, towing procedures, customer service, safety, documentation, and vessel care.
• Reinforce company policies, operational procedures, safety expectations, and professional conduct; promptly report concerns or performance issues to the Patrol Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Help maintain adequate operational coverage and respond to urgent staffing or operational needs when reasonably required.
• Communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, dispatchers, law enforcement, Coast Guard personnel, marinas, and other marine professionals.
• Complete service reports, work orders, incident documentation, maintenance records, and other required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Conduct routine vessel inspections and perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs to keep the fleet safe, reliable, and mission-ready.
• Identify and report vessel, equipment, facility, or safety deficiencies and help coordinate corrective action.
• Participate in training, safety meetings, drills, performance discussions, and continuing education programs.
• Promote BoatU.S. memberships and company services when appropriate.
• Represent the company professionally and demonstrate its Core Values at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Customer service

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Job description

TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale is seeking an experienced marine professional to serve as a Patrol Captain and Assistant Supervisor.

This hands-on leadership role combines active vessel operations with overseeing patrol activities, crew performance, training, safety, and customer service. The Assistant Supervisor leads by example, makes sound decisions under pressure, and supports daily patrol operations. The position offers advancement opportunities for those who demonstrate judgment, initiative,