Overview:
EDUCATION
Kirby Inland Marine's Maritime Officer of Towing Vessel (MOTV) Program offers an opportunity for Maritime Academy Graduates, to be hired as a Steersman and learn the necessary skills to become a Pilot on a towing vessel. The MOTV Steersman will be working under the direct supervision of the Captain or Relief Captain. This hands on program will provide the boat handling skills required to safely navigate the boat and barges. They will be learning the various geographic waterways in which Kirby Operates. The MOTV Steersman will be working on various vessels throughout the program. The program is a 18-24 months in duration. The schedules within the program will vary based upon vessel, but are generally 28/14. Upon completion of the program, The MOTV Steersman will be promoted to a watch standing Pilot aboard a Kirby towing vessel.
Responsibilities:
- Learning to perform same duties the duties of a Pilot
- Navigate tows on Inland Waterways and Western Rivers.
- Ensure safety of boat and crew.
- Monitor cargo transfer during critical times when necessary.
- Liaison between vessel and dock personnel.
- Purchasing authority for boat maintenance items and groceries.
- Ensure policies and procedures are followed by vessel crew.
- Assist Captain in carrying out his duties.
- Follow Company procedures.
- Serve as Safety Officer as required. Participate and conduct drills and audits as needed.
- Ensure engine room maintenance is kept up on a daily basis
- Responsible for keeping up with daily logs while on watch.
EDUCATION
- Must have graduated from an approved Maritime Academy
WORK CONDITIONS
- Must be able live and work in close quarters and able to spend a length of time away from family.
- Work schedule and hours determined by boat. Typical work schedule is a 2 for 1 schedule up to 30 days, with a 12 hour work shift including holidays.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold.
- Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to/from company defined hub cities.
COMPENSATION
- $343/DAY, PLUS BENEFITS (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/401K, ETC.)
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a valit TWIC Card
- Must have a valid USCG MMC with Third Mate Unlimited
- Must have a valid USCG Medical Certificate
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
- Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years
- Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 15
- Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 15
- Must be able to pass company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C Benzene
- Valid social security card required
- Must be 18 years of age
- Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation
- Must be able to read and write English
- Ability to understand written and verbal orders
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walk – Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day
- Step - Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal
- Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines)
- Climb - Must be able to climb a 90 degree vertical ladder 25-30 feet, and carry weight while climbing
- Grip/Hold/Pull – Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs
- Lift – Must be able to lift 75lbs.
- Lift & Carry - Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for approximately 350 feet
- Vision - Color vision and eyesight must be sufficient to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential. This requires an uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/40 in each eye
- Hearing – Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements
- Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required
- Smell – Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors
- Pulmonary Functions - Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 75%
- General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
- Equipment - Must be able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
- Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment
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