Fleet Captain - Ottawa, IL

Fleet Captain - ARTCo Ottawa, IL

This is a full-time, non-exempt level position.

• ADM is seeking a licensed mariner to captain and supervise a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleet location in LaSalle, IL.

• Supervises the day‑to‑day safe and efficient operations of the vessel under the direction of the Vessel Manager.
• Responsible for up‑keeping regular vessel housekeeping, maintenance and engineering and reporting any deficiencies.
• Supervises vessel staff and, under the direction of the vessel manager, participates in communicating areas of accountability and performance expectation; conducting employee evaluations and recommends promotions, transfers and disciplinary action; and employee training.
• Complete required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report all problems or damage.
• Maintain fleet security operations and serve as the vessel security officer.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of a Person in Charge of a fuel transfer.
• Ensure that crew‑members report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner, and review all reports to make sure that they are completed properly, and in full.
• Coordinate fleet work and dock switches with other ARTCO tugs and direct tugs, as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

• Maintain a valid USCG Master of Towing Vessels Upon the Western Rivers License.
• Promote the ADM Way and core Values.
• Ability to manage a diverse team.
• Able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Critical and creative thinking.
• Demonstrate time management and organization skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, engage and develop workforce.
• Participate and lead strategic discussions and decisions.
• Complete trainings and attend meetings as required.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days.
• Previous Captain experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

• Candidates must pass a pre‑employment physical, drug screening and Company human performance exam (physical ability test).
• Ability to safely steer a vessel.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors and in varying conditions such as hot, cold, dusty, etc.
• Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Operating a keyboard.
• Kneeling and climbing stairs/ladders.
• Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces.