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I was contracted to work for Vane Brothers through a 3rd party agency to help in the benefits department.  However, after being there, and being excited to be busy and help, but it turned out there wasn't enough work to keep me busy doing benefits/HR work on a day to day basis.  It wasn't anyone's fault.  The idea was for me to take over a lot of duties with the benefits and the pension plan, however, not planned, the VP of HR who was to train me to take this role over and train with her, had decided to retire.  So, there wasn't the work available that was expected.  I loved the environment, the culture, my co-workers, so the company was wonderful and if the circumstances were different, I would have loved to continue working there.

I make decent pay, but I also work as a Tankerman, CDL tank Driver, Warehouse, sometimes even play mechanics. Most equipment is very old to the point it is unsafe. Communications with manager is really good..... Hours are crazy, you will not have a social life. Great job if you have no skills...the company will invest in your growth, and may compensate, but you have to earn every penny. Work load comes in floods and ebbs...sometimes it way too much work and sometimes there is no work at all. Overall, I believe I have made a lot of progress with vane Brothers and I appreciate all they have done.

Great equipment that is very well maintained.  Its also family oriented.  If you have a family emergency at home no questions asked, go home, they will find you a replacement.  I have had to do that twice for family deaths.  Port Captains and port engineers will talk with you and give you the support you need.  All that being said they don't put up with BS.  Screw up bad enough or often enough and they will let you go.  Pay is decent.  Its not the top but I worked for less other places.  Benefits are adequate but could be better.  Insurance used to be a lot better, but still its better than my wife's employer.  EVEN TIME! and come crew change you will get off on time every time. at least on the right day.

I had the displeasure of working for Vane brothers. I don't like bad mouthing companies but this company deserves it. Certain individuals in the office are on a power high and say/do shady tactics. Crew I worked with were cliquey like many places. Some of the worst coworkers I have worked with, unfortunately. Benefits are terrible...401k match (tiny percentage) not vested until after 5 years but most do not last that long because it is a miserable place to work. If you don't like challenging yourself and like having to protect your back constantly, this company is for you!! I sincerely do not recommend.

Vane Brothers is a great place to work. Everyone was awesome to say the least. The issue i had with them was when the layoffs started it got stressful. Being a company based around moving fuel for different company's or the military. Fuel prices drop, meaning contracts become less valuable and boats become tied up. The only other thing I didn't care for there was the schedule. Fourteen days one the boat and fourteen home. The time at home was great, but the time on the boat became stressful at times.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Open door policy. Transportation to your Vessel from your home port. Paid accommodations if you fly in a day early.  Time and a half if you work over your  typical tour days.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being pulled off your barge to fill in on another barge at any moment. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It varies day to day. The barge  could be loading, discharging, at anchor or underway.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The pay was OK working with people who knew what they were doing Benefits  Was great Traveling could be difficult but was OK All the time was wonderful

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Doing multiple grays of products at 1 time

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Things would very smooth people knew what they were doing

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Some days were laid back other days could be very active

Not the worst but not the best company out there. Too many office personnel that have no clue what is going on, lack of communication between the office personal. They will make you live on boats and barges that have serious issues with toilets backing up and showers backing up and you can’t shower for days while the smell of sewage and grey water are horrible. Company treats you like a number leaves you up in question for days when you write an email or call with a question.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Family oriented everyone gets along 
Company keeps up with repairs.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No stress is a maritime career company 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Transporting petroleum tugs and barges 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Just a typical day day in day out

As with many tugboat companies, Vane is a Good old boys club, I worked on multiple vessels and on most vessels relatives are working together. This often leads to unfair treatment and conflicts of interest. 
The job in itself is pretty good, the schedules was great compared to other maritime jobs. 
The culture of this company sucks though. 


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Mechanic 1 salary reported	$26.00 per hour
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