Third Mate – Coastal & River Passenger Vessel

American Cruise Lines; New Roads (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Simulator-based training

Travel, room and board, uniforms, and

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks Third Mates to join our fleet sailing inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia-Snake Rivers, Great Lakes, and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland-Tennessee-Arkansas Rivers. You will be a professional leader, performing watch standing, vessel maintenance, sanitation, and guest service tasks while operating passenger launches.

Our roles emphasize safety, teamwork, and hands-on work aboard ships with simulator-based training and

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master's license with 100 GRT and Near Coastal endorsement.
• TWIC credential required.
• Piloting and boat handling experience on coastal and river waterways (min 6 months, 1 year preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.
• Self-disciplined, well-groomed professional.
• Pre-employment drug test with random testing.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Conduct safe launch operations in compliance with standards.
• Perform daily inspections of vessel spaces.
• Stand helm, security, and gangway watches in rotation.
• Carry out vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Stand piloting watches under Captain or Mate instruction.
• Assist Engine Room Attendant with machinery maintenance.
• Support hotel and culinary teams to deliver five-star guest service.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Maintain professional grooming and uniform appearance.

Skills

Coast Guard Master's license

TWIC

Piloting & boat handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-discipline

Drug testing compliance

Accommodation readiness

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks Third Mates to join our fleet sailing inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia-Snake Rivers, Great Lakes, and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland-Tennessee-Arkansas Rivers. You will be a professional leader, performing watch standing, vessel maintenance, sanitation, and guest service tasks while operating passenger launches.

Our roles emphasize safety, teamwork, and hands-on work aboard ships with simulator-based training and