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SCH SERVICES CORA TERMINAL

Boat Pilot

Job Description

BOAT PILOT DIVISION
SCH
SERVICES LLC LOCATION
:
CORA TERMINAL TRAVEL INVOLVED
: 0-10%
JOB TYPE
:
FULL TIME JOB LEVEL
:
EXPERIENCED EDUCATIO N
MUST
HAVE A CURRENT MARINE TOWING VESSEL LICENSE CATEGORY
:
OPERATIONS/MARINE/DECK HAND COMPENSATION
:
NOT SPECIFIED DESCRIPTION
  • Responsible for safe operation of boat and supervision of boat crew.
  • Perform deck hand work. Manual labor-deckhand work, cleaning and general maintenance.
  • Perform housekeeping chores on operation activities, grounds and buildings.
  • Assists in both environmental services and maintenance as required.
  • Must be willing to perform First Aid and CPR on other team members as required.
  • Must know how to respond in case of an emergency.
  • Regularly communicate via 2-way radio with Team Members during operations.
  • Must communicate regularly with Supervisors, Managers and the Customer.
  • Responsible for barge movements and fleeting with the Team Members.
  • Must be able to adhere to and comply with company polices, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.
  • Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
  • Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
  • Read, Write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
  • Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgement.
  • Working knowledge of SCH Safety and Operating Principles.
  • Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.
  • Coordinates the activities with other boat crews.
  • Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisors indicating which barges are to be moved.
  • Notifies Supervisors and teammates before moves using radio, verbal and possible hand signals
  • At all times remain professional when addressing customer with set start and stop times.
  • When moves are required, follow the SOP for proper procedures.
  • Must coordinate activities through Supervisor regarding customer needs.
  • Keep constant eye or radio contact on deckhands at all times while they are involved in fleet work.
  • Notify Supervisor of incoming barges and keep fleet maintained according to river levels.
  • Be willing to do minor maintenance and oversee the housekeeping of the boat.
  • Keep logs and paperwork current as required by the Coast Guard.
  • Must have or the ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
  • Responsible for safely transporting coal, grain, and other barges as necessary.
  • Must be willing to fill in during vacation time for other pilots.
  • The on-duty pilot is ultimately responsible for the condition of the fleet, so a Dual Verification of the deckhand's work is required to fulfill this position.
  • Participates in company training programs and related testing. Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Other duties as assigned.
ALL TEAM MEMBERS WORKING AT THE CORA TERMINAL MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE ABLE TO PASS ALL TRAINING AND REQUIRED TESTING. INCLUDING DRUG/ALCOLHOL SCREENING, AND PHYSICAL. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A ROTATING SHIFT AS WELL AS BE PREPARED TO WORK IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER. THIS IS A UNION POSITION
Job Type:
Full-time Base Pay:
From $40.55 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

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A Ship or Boat Captain serves as chief officer on a ship or boat. Navigates, oversees operations and directs staff on boats, including cargo ships, yachts, fishing vessels, oil tankers and tugboats.

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