Fleet Boat Captain

Responsibilities

• Steering the boat up and down the river
• Keeping watch for safety of crew, equipment, and environment
• Positioning barges together into tows
• Moving and building tows
• Ensuring safe navigation and operation of vessel
• Managing the crew and the vessel efficiently
• Conducting safety meetings and drills
• Making locks and bridges

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience
• MMC, TWIC, or state ID required
• Advanced education and training (SCI, CEMS, etc.)
• Ability to navigate the specific river of operation
• Working knowledge of handling large tows
• Ability to read and write English for USCG regulatory requirements
• Ability to work in extreme weather
• Must live within a one-hour radius of the fleet location
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate skills with MS Outlook
• Proven leadership abilities

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug plans
• HSA, Vision, Dental, and Health Care FSA
• Generous paid time off
• 401K match starting on first day
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistant programs and Group Legal
• Tuition reimbursement program

About the Company

Ingram Marine Group is a leading carrier transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, including aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, and chemicals.