About this opportunity
Purchaseyourfreedom lists this River Tow Captain: Safe Navigation & Crew Leader opportunity in east carondelet, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.
We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.
Job Description
Ingram Marine Group is seeking a Fleet Boat Captain forSt. Louis, MO Fleets. In this position you will be responsible for steering the boat up and down the river; keeping watch for safety of crew, equipment and environment, while positioning barges together into tows.You will be required to live within an hour radius for consideration, due to schedule.
What you'll be doing:
Keeping the crew safe
Moving tow/build tow
Ensuring safe navigation and operation of vessel
Efficiently managing the crew and the vessel
Responsible for the safety of the equipment
Responsible for the safety and preservation of the environment
Steering tow up and down river
Making locks and bridges
Conducting safety meetings and drills
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstration of the Ingram Way
Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards
8+ years of experience
MMC; Advanced education and training (SCI, CEMS, Etc.) TWIC, or state ID required
Able to navigate the river in which working on
Working knowledge of how to handle a large tow
Able to safely operate aboard a vessel and perform necessary tasks within the safety guidelines
Able to perform in a fast-paced environment and quickly respond to unexpected circumstances and safety
Able to identify and employ appropriate safety practices to manage risks
Able to supervise and give direction and effectively communicate and cooperate with a team
Able to apply basic critical-thinking and decision-making skills to tow building and locking
Strong interpersonal skills
Intermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer helpful
Must be able to read and write the English language to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
Commitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen
Work in extreme weather
Schedule:
7/7 Schedule; ability to work nights or days
Additional Information
A competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
Generous paid time off benefits
401K match upon first day of hire
Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program
$600 Daily Rate
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at
Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
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Worksite address
east carondelet, IL, 62240, US
Who can apply
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