Towboat Pilot Apprentice (Steersman) – Learn Navigation

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Apprentice Mate (Steersman) for inland waterways towboat duties along the Mississippi corridor. You will learn towboat handling, channel navigation, and piloting techniques while standing regular watch and supporting navigation operations.

You will operate navigation controls, move barges and tows, and prepare vessels for tender pickup. The role requires obtaining required licenses within specified timelines and completing safety and fitness requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with inland towboats and basic piloting procedures.
• Familiarity with watchstanding duties and navigation basics.
• Ability to operate vessel navigation controls safely and effectively.
• Willingness to obtain required Coast Guard licenses and meet fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Apprentice Mate (Steersman) on an inland waterways towboat.
• Learn towboat handling and channel navigation procedures for the tow and tows.
• Stand a regular watch and assist in piloting and navigating to develop basic skills.
• Operate vessel navigation controls and monitor systems during shifts.
• Move barges, shift fleet assets, and secure tows for pickup by tender.

Skills

Towboat operation

Vessel navigation

Watchstanding

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Apprentice Mate (Steersman) for inland waterways towboat duties along the Mississippi corridor. You will learn towboat handling, channel navigation, and piloting techniques while standing regular watch and supporting navigation operations.

You will operate navigation controls, move barges and tows, and prepare vessels for tender pickup. The role requires obtaining required licenses within specified timelines and completing safety and fitness requirements.