Lake Country Barge is seeking a Full Time Barge Captain. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows marine equipment, understands crews, and takes pride in doing the job right.
What You’ll Do
- Safely operate and captain installation barges during pier and boat lift installs, removals, and transports
- Lead a crew during daily marine service operations
- Execute job plans, positioning barges accurately for pier and lift placement
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards
- Conduct daily equipment checks and report maintenance needs
- Communicate with operations management regarding job progress and site conditions
- Maintain professionalism with customers on-site
- Enforce safety protocols and lake regulations at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Experience operating barges, work boats, or similar marine equipment
- Strong leadership and crew-management skills
- Knowledge of pier systems, boat lifts, and shoreline work (preferred)
- Ability to read lake conditions, weather, and site constraints
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around heavy equipment
- Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus, but not required depending on setup)
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and work outdoors in varying conditions
- Safety-first mindset with attention to detail
Schedule & Season
- Full-time, non-seasonal position
- Overtime available during peak install and removal seasons
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Stable, repeat work
- Professional equipment and well-maintained barges
- Tight-knit crew and locally owned company
Why Lake Country Barge
We’re not a fly-by-night operation. We invest in our equipment, our people, and doing the job right the first time. If you take pride in quality marine work and want to run jobs—not just ride along—this is the role for you.
Location: Pewaukee, WI
Apply or inquire: 262-490-5080
Email: [email protected]
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Pewaukee, WI 53072 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
