About this opportunity
Marquette Transportation Company lists this Trip Pilot opportunity in paducah, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland, LLC, 223 N 10th St, La Porte, Texas, United States of America
Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland, LLC, 107 Mallard Street, Saint Rose, Louisiana, United States of America
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America
Job Description
About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and performance of his crew, vessel, and tow.
The Captain/pilot must also strive to see that company policy, rules, and regulations are followed.
Must report to the office all violations of policy or violations of federal, state, or local laws.
Conducting monthly drills and safety meetings in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ensure that work completed in accordance with Company safety policies and practices.
Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes.
Enforce all Company policies and vessel specific guidelines in support of the Crew Endurance Management System onboard all vessels.
Participate in crew management, performance evaluation, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget.
Complete required log entries.
Maintain radio watch as required.
Report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges at pick-up, drop-off, and designated mile points to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center.
Enforce all rules.
Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
Provide instructions and information to crew members, land-based personnel, and USCG or lock personnel.
Qualifications
Must retain a USCG Master of Towing Vesselslicense endorsed for service.
Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
Must be able to travel to and from vessel/training locations via air or car travel (must possess a valid driver’s license).
Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time.
Maintain an active TWIC.
Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland, LLC, 223 N 10th St, La Porte, Texas, United States of America,
Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland, LLC, 107 Mallard Street, Saint Rose, Louisiana, United States of America,
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America
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Worksite address
paducah, KY, 42001, US
Who can apply
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