What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot Mate position at Bernert Navigation, LLC.?
Essential Function
- Operates deck machinery such as winches and handling of cables and lines on tugboats, barges and derricks. Supporting effective vessel operations includes serving as a lookout for vessel operators and providing notification to the vessel operator when navigation requires correction.
- Accurately document and perform required checks on equipment including engine room equipment and performance of routine repairs and maintenance.
- Follow company safety, communication and compliance procedures. Procedures include, but are not limited to, incident reporting, Sub Chapter M compliance, USGC
compliance, and use of software programs such as HELM to report on vessel operations and cleaning.
Secondary Functions:
- Assist with dredging jobs, operate cranes or other heavy equipment, support heavy vessel maintenance activities such as replacing engines as needed
- : Communicate with both internal and external stakeholders including vendors, customers employees, members of the WCP crew and WCP supervisor.
- Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 100-ton USCG Master credential
- USCG Master of Towing or completed TOAR
- Previous push boat, tow and barge handling experience
- Familiarity with towboat and barge handling operational compliance
- Local knowledge of Columbia River System ports, berths and moorings is strongly preferred
- Technical understanding of Coast Guard Notices to Mariners, Rules of the Road, Federal Regulations, Company Directives, Corps of Engineer Publications, and River Charts.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $48.75 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 84 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- Scappoose, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $49