River Towboat Captain: Fleet Safety & Steering Lead

Ingram Barge Company; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and vision plans

401K match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ingram Marine Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Fleet Boat Captain to steer and manage tow operations on the inland waterways. The role requires living within an hour radius for scheduling and ensuring safety for crew, vessel, and environment.

You will lead crew, coordinate tow building, perform safety drills, and maintain compliance with USCG and company safety standards while delivering reliable fleet performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maritime leadership experience
• Must have MMC and TWIC or state ID
• Ability to navigate and operate a large tow
• Strong safety awareness and USCG compliance
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Reading/writing English required

Responsibilities

• Keep the crew safe
• Move tow and build tow
• Steer vessel safely and efficiently
• Manage crew and vessel operations
• Ensure safety of equipment
• Protect environment and comply with policies
• Steer toward locks and bridges
• Conduct safety meetings and drills

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Communication

English literacy

Education

MMC & TWIC

SCI/CEMS training

Tools

MS Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

Ingram Marine Group in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Fleet Boat Captain to steer and manage tow operations on the inland waterways. The role requires living within an hour radius for scheduling and ensuring safety for crew, vessel, and environment.

You will lead crew, coordinate tow building, perform safety drills, and maintain compliance with USCG and company safety standards while delivering reliable fleet performance.