Tugboat Captain

McLean Contracting Company; Santee (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean Contracting Company seeks an experienced Tugboat Captain for a joint venture project with Balfour Beatty in Santee, SC. The candidate should have 5+ years of relevant experience and hold Master of self-propelled vessels 25GRT or less on inland waters; 200GRT Master of Towing license or greater preferred and experience running truckable tugs.

The position requires safe vessel operation, strict adherence to the Rules of the Road, and strong navigation skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation to work.
• Must hold Master of self-propelled vessels 25GRT or less on Inland waters; 200GRT Master of Towing license or greater preferred.
• Radar observer, valid medical card, and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• High school diploma/GED/Trade School preferred
• Ability to pass physical screenings

Responsibilities

• Safely operates vessels.
• Maintains control of the vessel while backing up, turning corners, and navigating narrow passages.
• Follows the U.S. Coast Guard Rules of the Road and adheres to related regulations.
• Ensures loads are properly distributed and within height, width, and weight limits.
• Keeps the barge in trim and safe to move.
• Maintains daily logs; files reports per government regulations; performs regular maintenance and inspections; reports incidents.
• Performs or assists with repairs and understands towing and mooring methods.
• Reads and understands navigational charts, radar, GPS, compasses, and other devices.

Skills

Vessel handling

Safety compliance

Navigation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

TWIC card

Radar

GPS

Job description

McLean Contracting Company is seeking an experienced Tugboat Captain to join our team for an exciting joint venture project with Balfour Beatty in Santee, SC.

Preferred candidates will have 5+ years of relative experience, with Master of Self-Propelled vessels 25GRT or less on Inland waters required; 200 GRT Master of Towing license or greater preferred, and experience running truckable tugs.

Safely operates vessels

Possesses the skills necessary to maintain control of the vessel while backing up, turning corners and negotiating narrow passageways, etc.

Substantive knowledge of the U. S. Coast Guard "Rules of the Road" and perform the duties in accordance with those rules and regulations.

Ensures that loads are property distributed, secured and within maximum height, width and weight limitations.

Ensures that the barge (tow) is in trim and safe to move.

Maintains daily logs, file reports as required by government regulations, perform regular maintenance and inspection of vessel, and reports all incidents.

Performs or assists mechanics in repair.

Has thorough knowledge of the safe and proper methods for towing and mooring other vessels.

Reads and understands charts, radar, GPS, compasses and other navigational devices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation to work and be able to pass a Marine/Coast Guard physical/drug screen/background check.
• Must have Master of self-propelled vessels 25GRT or less on Inland waters; 200GRT Master of Towing license or greater preferred, and experience running truckable tugs.
• Radar observer, valid medical card, and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• High school diploma/GED/Trade School preferred
• Ability to pass physical screenings

This is not a complete job description; one will be provided to qualified candidates who apply.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.