Pilot Tender

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Pilot Tender (First Mate/Towboat Pilot) for the Dredge Jadwin (Sanderford). The position is inland waters oriented, with duties as an apprentice or pilot and a duty location that follows the dredge.

This is an entry-level, full-time role based in the Mississippi/ Vicksburg area, involving hands-on training and navigation of towboats as part of the dredging operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate inland waterways towboat as apprentice or pilot on the Dredge Jadwin (Sanderford).
• Support navigation, safety, and compliance during voyages with the towboat team.
• Perform duties as First Mate/Towboat Pilot with assignment to move with the dredge to its duty location.

Job description

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Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: As a First Mate, Towboat or Pilot, Towboat, assigned to the Dredge Jadwin (Sanderford), the incumbent serves as an apprentice or pilot on an inland waterways towboat. NOTE: The duty location of this position is wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing