Your Responsibilities - How You Will Make an IMPACT!
Ensure that work completed during his/her watch is done in accordance with Company safety policies and practices
Navigate the vessel safely at all times
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. CFR 35.05-15b
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, ACBL land-based personnel, USCG or lock personnel
Job Qualifications - What You Will Bring to the ACBL Team
Must meet USCG physical examination requirements
Must be able to travel to and from (must possess a valid driver's license)
Must be able to work 8/4 (days and nights) schedule and commute daily to work
Must be able to work 12-hour watches
Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must maintain valid USCG licensing
Master of Towing Vessels upon Western Rivers license required
Must have an Inland Waters or Near Coastal Endorsement
Maintain an active TWIC
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
American Commercial Barge Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.