Tugmaster/captain

**Tugmaster/Captain**

Tugmasters/Captains is responsible for the vessel and her crew, and the safe and economical operation of the vessel.

This is a full-time position. Day and hours are determined based on business necessity. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. Travel is primarily local; however some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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**Physical Demands**
- Must be able to tour all vessels, piers, docks and work sites
- Capable of lifting and moving equipment that may weigh more than 100 pounds
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, push, pull, reach, kneel, and squat. Use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear
- Hand-eye coordination, quick reaction time, control precision, depth perception and manual dexterity
- Perform their duties during all types of weather, night and day, and while the boat is moving
- Noise level in the shipyard work environment can be loud. No seasickness or fear of heights.
- Must be physically and medically qualified to wear required personal protective equipment

**Immediate Supervisor**

***Project Manager

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Navigation of the boat, preparing schedules, and plan of action for the boat Assist with berthing or unberthing of ships, or to guide a ship through perilous or difficult waterways
- Meet the ship at sea to attach a line before skillfully guiding it to its berth
- Pusher tugs can be used to push long trains of barges on rivers and inland waterways
- Ocean going tugs can be involved in salvage, rescue, fire-fighting and pollution prevention
- Controlling access to the vessel and screening of persons, baggage, supplies, stores and personal effects brought on board
- Detailed knowledge of the waters
- Know how and when to use the emergency equipment located on the boat
- Ability to direct participation in the following: making tow; transfer of rigging; lay rigging; handle lines; shifting barges; drop or pickup barges; checking tow; move and operate portable pumps; assist in making locks or bridges; assist in mid-stream transfers; catching a line on deck fittings, work lines at docks, casting lines while underway
- Ensure routine housekeeping duties; and general maintenance of the boat and barge are completed
- Familiar with their emergency duty and develop an acceptable skill level in their emergency role
- Hold emergency drills for every crewmember
- Off duty, it is their responsibility to get adequate sleep and rest so they can work safely and efficiently when required; may be requested to return to a boat during their scheduled time off if an emergency occurs
- Ensure complete tool checks are conducted before operating equipment
- Other duties as assigned

**Required**
- Must have a High School diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years supervisory experience
- 4-6 years experience running tugboat required
- Maintain required Coast Guard certifications and medical clearance within last 12 months
- Ability to obtain base badge where assigned
- Must be able to read, write, hear, interact and communicate with all types of personnel

The Company believes in hiring, promoting and compensating employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religious preference, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, veteran status, or pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We are committed to equal employment practices and comply with all laws, regulations and policies related to non-discrimination. This policy applies to all aspects of employment - recruitment, selection, job assignment, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

Duties, responsibilities and abilities may change at any time with or without notice.