Boat Pilot

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

The position will be responsible for operating a harbor tug boat and safely transporting (towing) aggregate barges. The position will have day-to-day supervisory responsibilities for any deckhand(s) assigned to work on the harbor boat. Responsibility for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the harbor vessel and crew. The position may work up to twelve-hour shifts on the harbor boat. The position does not require overnight stays on the vessel but working on multiple vessels may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Train all new and current crew members.
• Enforce safety rules, company policies, and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all laws and regulations related to operation of the vessel in inland waters, including all U.S.C.G and Environmental rules and regulations.
• Maintain vessel safety.
• Maintain records and reports as required.
• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Must be able to speak, read, and have a working knowledge of the English language.
• Will work outdoors and be exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc).
• May work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift.

• Ensure that boat is stocked with supplies.
• Maintain vessel safety including navigational equipment, fire suppression, hull integrity, repair scheduling, safety training and fire drills. Interact with governmental agencies.

• High Integrity:
  Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.
• Self-Motivated:
  Gets the job done with a minimum of supervision. Collaborates with others to address issues that arise.
• Respectful:
  Treats other employees or customers with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.
• Team Player:
  Establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations and accountabilities. Recognizes group morale and acts to protect or build as necessary.
• Safety-Oriented:
  Sets a safety tone for all activities; upholds the highest standards for protecting people and the environment.
• Personal Accountability:
  Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.

High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.

• Valid United States Coast Guard issued license with radar endorsement preferred.
• TWIC Card.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

• Must be proven proficient either by previous experience or by the successful completion of the in-house training program.

• Must have the ability to manage the vessel and crew in regard to upkeep and safety.
• Comprehend essential information related to spill containment and cleanup, MSDS sheets and emergency action information, and safety meeting.

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