What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class 2 Neighbor Island Harbor Captain - Kahului position at Young Brothers?
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To independently operate harbor tugs in a ship/barge assist capacity properly and safely.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
* Operate harbor tugs (conventional and z-drives) in a ship assist capacity to include the mooring, docking, berthing, shifting of ships and/or barges properly and safely coordinating movements with harbor pilots via a VHF radio
* Delegate work assignments to crew members
* Maintain Official Vessel Log of and vessel work log.
* Perform general maintenance on vessel and vessel equipment
* Perform sanitary work on vessel and boathouse area
* Perform GAR Risk Calculator prior to operations OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
* Conduct safety talks with crew members
* Supervise crew with deck assignments
* Perform duties as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS:Works outdoors in, on, or about tug in wet, humid, noisy, and odorous conditions and is occasionally exposed to exhaust fumes and dust; frequently uses paints, solvents, and thinners
Equipment Use: Operates harbor tugs properly and safely; uses basic hand and hand-held power tools; operates VHF radio and radar
Work hours: Forty (40) hours equivalent: Regular full time employees in the Ports of Kahului, Nawiliwili & Hilo shall be provided work opportunity equivalent to forty (40) hours of work or (40) hours of straight time pay during the employees five (5) day work week. Provided the employee is fit for work each and every day during the work week. Regular full time employees in the Ports of Kahului, Nawiliwili & Hilo harbor shall be eligible for overtime after eight (8) hours of straight time per day or forty (40) hours of straight time per week.
Regular Days Off: Regular full time employees in the Ports of Kahului, Nawiliwili & Hilo shall be afforded two (2) consecutive days off. AM/PM Shift: Regular full time employees in the Ports of Kahului, Nawiliwili & Hilo will have no shift assignments. It is understood that split shifts will be allowed in the Ports.
Call Time: Regular full time employees in the Ports of Kahului, Nawiliwili & Hilo will have no Call Time on regular days of work. MENTAL DEMANDS:must be able to complete timesheets for crew members and job assignment log; must be attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety of vessel and crew; must be able to receive and follow instructions and be able to communicate with coworkers, harbor pilots, and supervisory personnel; must be able to read and comprehend directions from manufacturer manuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Sitting: sits to complete timesheets and job assignment log
* Climbing, balancing: climbs from pier to vessel, vessel to barge, and vice versa; balances while on vessel in various water conditions
* Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling: stoops to pick up and place lines and other equipment and machinery
* Squatting: squats to pick up tools and perform general maintenance
* Jumping: jumps from various vessels and piers to secure lines
* Standing: stands to operate tug
* Walking: walks about vessel and pier area to perform duties
* Reaching: reaches for lines and around equipment when performing maintenance duties
* Throwing: throws lines to barge or pier
* Handling: handles throttle controls when steering tug and when releasing mooring line
* Eye-hand-foot coordination: coordinates movements when operating tug and performing maintenance duties
* Vision (corrected, depth, wide field, and color): 20/40 correctable vision in each eye and color sense required to ensure safety of vessel and crew when shifting ships/barges
* Pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying: up to 50 pounds; pushes on controls to operate tug and tools to remove pieces of equipment; pulls various lines; lifts and carries tools, small equipment, and lines QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (Licenses, Degrees, Certificates):Required to possess a US Coast Guard Master's License, 200 GRT or Greater (500 ITC) Near Coastal, with Master of Towing Vessels Near Coastal endorsement. Required are current radar observer endorsement and FCC marine radiotelephone operator permit. STCW 95 endorsement preferred.
Skills/Knowledge: Must be familiar with and be able to navigate/pilot harbor waters; must have good, proven judgment in operating tugs and in handling equipment and machinery; must be able to communicate with harbor pilots via VHF radio.
Education/Training: High School or GED equivalent required. Must have sufficient verbal, reading, and writing skills as necessitated by the job (i.e., delegating assignments to crew members, receiving instructions from supervisor, reading instructions, writing job assignment log).
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' experience operating ASD tractor tugs is required.
POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Was intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
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