Dredge Boat Pilot-Owensboro, KY (Finance)
Job ID: 507742
Materials Transport, Inc., a CRH Company, is Southern Indiana's premier trucking transportation provider of quality aggregate materials. With a fleet of 42 Tri & Quad Axle Tractor Trailers, we deliver excellence and value to customers in our market territory on a daily basis. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Job Title: Dredge Boat Pilot
Department: River Operations
Reports To: River Superintendents
SUMMARY
Operates tug boats on river by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Directs course and speed of boat on basis of specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water levels and current
- Responsible for safe operation of boat
- Responsible for following all Coast Guard rules and procedures along with company procedures
- Responsible for fleet safety
- Keeps all required reports up to date
- Schedules barge switching for maximum efficiency
- Assist line boat with tow work
- Spots barges on crane docks
- Assist with overage at the locks
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises activities of all crew members including engineers, deckhand, and cooks in all areas of operations. (Maintenance, safety, work assignments, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of boat operations
Knowledge of securing lines properly
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must meet all Coast Guard licensing and endorsement requirements
Must hold valid, current Coast Guard operator's license for uninspected towing vessel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Materials Transport, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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