Summary

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services and fuel distribution throughout South Central, Southeast and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Description

*Must be in Seward, AK.

 

We are Alaska’s tug and barge company – and are growing.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services  throughout South Central and Western Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us.

Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge? 

Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is a team of exceptional merchant mariners. If you are looking for steady year-round work and enjoy what you do, this is an opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations.

We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.

Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers!

Roles and Responsibilities

As an Able Seaman (AB) you will be responsible to keep our vessels in a state of readiness and keep things running smoothly.  

Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as:  

  • Maintain the vessel in a constant and proper state of repair and operational readiness by completing required vessel inspections, cleaning tasks, and general maintenance of the boat. 
  • Engine room duties as assigned.
  • Maintain a watch system.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Equipment used will include winches, capstan, pike pole, and pumps. 

You are an integral part of the team, maintaining a safe work environment on the vessel by implementing company policies, procedures, and general maritime industry-standards.  

 Qualifications:

  • Able Bodied (AB) Seaman endorsement.  
  • Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). 
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). 
  • QMED rating preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license. 
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, equivalent experience will be considered. 
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Experience and Skills:

  • Two years previous experience as an AB
  • Two years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred). 

Working conditions:

  • Lodging and provisions on the vessel.
  • Must be physically fit to climb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in a seaway; kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand for long periods. 
  • Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways. 
  • Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day.
  • Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.).
  • Year-round work, typical shift is two weeks on/off.

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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