Boat Pilot - New Martinsville, WV

Watco Transloading, LLC -
New Martinsville, WV

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Job Details

$35 - $40 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Customer communication
TWIC Card
Outdoor work experience
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
Competitive compensation and benefits
Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The Boat Pilot is responsible for the safe operation of vessels and supervision of crew to ensure efficient barge movements and fleet management. This role requires compliance with Coast Guard, environmental, and company regulations while maintaining effective communication with team members and customers.

Pay Range: $35 - $40
Typical schedule 5:00am to finish, but not past 5:00pm. Monday through Friday, ocassional Saturdays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe operation of the boat and supervision of the boat crew
Perform first aid and CPR on team members when required
Respond appropriately in emergency situations
Communicate regularly via 2-way radio with team members during operations
Communicate consistently with supervisors, managers, and customers
Direct barge movements and fleeting with team members
Comply with company policies, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and environmental requirements
Maintain predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math
Apply procedures with good judgment, learning from directions and observations
Apply working knowledge of Watco Safety and operating principles
Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others
Coordinate activities with other boat crews
Receive and follow oral or written instructions from supervisors regarding barge movements
Notify supervisors and teammates before moves using radio, verbal, or hand signals
Remain professional when addressing customers with set start and stop time
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all moves
Coordinate activities through supervisors regarding customer needs
Maintain constant visual or radio contact with deckhands during fleet work
Notify supervisors of incoming barges and manage the fleet according to river levels
Perform minor maintenance and oversee boat housekeeping
Keep logs and paperwork current as required by the Coast Guard
Provide coverage for other pilots during vacation periods, as needed
Verify deckhands’ work through dual verification to ensure fleet condition standards are met
Apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions and resolve problems with multiple concrete variables
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to pass training and required testing
Must be available to work a rotating shift as well as be prepared to work in all types of weather
Must have a Master Towing Vessel License
Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card

Education

Must be 18 years of age or older with High School or GED equivalent

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