Tug Boat Operator

Job Responsibilities:

• Use specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards avoiding other marine traffic, reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazards to operating boat/barge.
• Load and transport assorted pieces of equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Steer boats/barges into and out of berths.
• Properly and safely fender, moor, and anchor boat/barge.
• Prevent boat/barge under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
• Consult maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct workboat/barge movements.
• Give directions to crew members.
• Maintain any required logs.
• Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
• Provide assistance in maritime rescue operations.
• Outfit and maintain proper safety equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• 5-7 years of relevant construction experience.
• Towing Endorsement License for 200 ton.

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, knowledge, qualifications, and performance. The compensation range for this position is $33.00-37.00 and is exclusive of any other benefits and/or bonus. Hiring at the maximum of this range would not be typical to allow for future and continued growth.