Summary:

Captains will be expected to ensure that all cargo and passenger deliveries are completed safely and in a timely manner. You must have experience operating a boat with inboard twin screw propulsion. Position is Shoreside not live aboard. You will be on-call and expected to work at any hour while on-call. Trips expected to exceed 12hrs will have a relief captain/mate. As much notice as possible is given prior to every job but captains are expected to be ready to come in with short notice while on-call. Options to work days off when available are compensated but not required. You will be expected to direct the crew and operate the vessel, occasionally train new crewmen.

Captain/Boatman duties are performed at a variety of fixed water and water edge structures where ocean vessels and barges are moored and aboard floating linemen boats.

· Operation of Linemen Mooring Boats.

Launch services as required.

Maintain desired courses, using navigational aids and steering mechanisms to guide boats.

Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.

Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.

Utilizes hand signals and verbal commands to ensure dock safety of crew.

Inspects and reports visual and auditory indications of line fraying, separation, or failure.

Never stands between a mooring line and quay edge.

Never stand in bight of any line.

Works in all types of weather elements.

Climbing vertical ladders to get on/off boats, docks, piers, wharves, dolphins and walkways.

Climbing descending water edge inclines of varying steepness, length, and construction ie Earth, rock, concrete, wood.

Manually pulling/pushing/lifting/dragging vessel/barge mooring lines from water to a mooring bollard/bit/cleat ashore or vice versa.

Identify best practices for training needs.

Education:

High School degree or equivalent or another related field required.

Boat operator certification required.

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Upon Near Coastal Waters

Current TWIC

Hazard Awareness Training

Valid Driver’s License

Qualifications:

Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with crew/staff/management.

Prior experience as a boat operator.

Must have experience with inboard twin screw propulsion

TWIC

Driver’s License

Leadership skills

Familiarity with shipboard navigation systems

Chart Plotter

Radar

Radio

Physical Requirements:

Ability to Lift/Carry/Push/Pull up to 100lbs

Ability to climb stairs/ladders

Ability to Stand for Extended Periods

Operate motor vehicles

Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body coveralls.

Ability to work around moving machinery

Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)

Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.

Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standards.

Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)

Ability to work in noisy environments

Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.