Tropical Shipping

Tropical has been rated as a "best place to work" in the shipping industry for 10 years in a row. Employees enjoy our team spirit & work ethic and many have been with us for as long as 30 years.

From those in the office to the team loading docks and conducting ship work, Tropical employees across the US, Canada, Bahamas and Caribbean reflect both the local communities we serve and the people with whom we do business. We see diversity and inclusiveness as an essential part of our productivity, creativity, and competitive advantage. We hire great people and our teams feel a lot like family. Together we do outstanding work and we enjoy a fun healthy work-life balance.

Open Positions at Tropical Shipping

Customer Service Representative – Caucedo, D.R.

JOB SUMMARY Acts as a liaison between sales representative and customers.  Quotes rates, assists with bookings, follows-up on customer complaints, traces cargo, initiates FCNs, releases documents on southbound/inter-island shipments and responds in a timely manner to customer inquires.  Researches, follows up and maintains current customer accounts.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReceives and answers incoming customer service related phone calls.  Quotes rates from all tariffs and resear...

Master Stevedore (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Primarily operates and maintains cranes for all stevedoring activities which includes vessel loading/discharging and special lifts.  Makes necessary changes to stow plan based on weight, destinations and availability of cargo.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three years in operation of jockey truck and reach stacker.  One year in Stevedoring Department.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.  Certified to operate forklift, reach stacker, straddle carrier and ...

Master Stevedore (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Primarily operates and maintains cranes for all stevedoring activities which includes vessel loading/discharging and special lifts.  Makes necessary changes to stow plan based on weight, destinations and availability of cargo.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three years in operation of jockey truck and reach stacker.  One year in Stevedoring Department.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.  Certified to operate forklift, reach stacker, straddle carrier and ...

Client/Server Senior Network Administrator

JOB SUMMARY Administers, configures, implements, supports, and troubleshoots systems and applications related to servers, applications, disaster recovery, cyber security and network.  Reviews, evaluates, recommends, implements, and maintains operating systems, servers, storage and networking hardware and software and cloud technologies.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains a knowledge base of current and developing server, network, cloud and security technologies.  Assists staff memb...

Cargo Handling Specialist

JOB SUMMARY Inspects and receives cargo to protect the interest of Tropical and its customers.  Verifies that cargo meets Tropical's minimum requirements for cargo acceptance.  Notifies supervisor / crew leader for problem resolution when cargo does not meet Tropical requirements.  Measures and documents the shipment's size, type and characteristics along with complete written record of any discrepancies.  Applies proper Tropical labels according to cargo marks and paperwork and enters correc...

Operations Assistant- Caucedo, D.R.

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient loading or unloading of vessels in the yard or operations area for loading and pick-up levels with which to perform these functions.  Responsible for assisting with the overall direction and administration of the Equipment Maintenance and Equipment Management departments.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One year experience with equipment monitoring and control.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's LicenseTRAVEL:...

Truck Driver Trainer

Job SummaryResponsible for training, mentoring, and developing both current and new truck drivers to ensure they are fully equipped with the skills, knowledge, and safety practices required for a successful career in the transportation industry. Key resource the guide trainees through on-the-job training, providing feedback, support, and assessment to ensure their success in the role.Job ScopeSupervisory Responsibilities Budgetary ResponsibilitiesNoNoPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesCondu...

Equipment Control Operator (Tortola)

B. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the operation of the top lifter and jockey truck to facilitate vessel operations.  Interchange all containers in Port.  Maintain gate logs and update the company cargo tracking system.  Assist in stripping Less Than Container Load(LCL) cargo. Prepare demurrage bills.  Also responsible for the maintenance of the jockey truck and maintenance of the top lifter in the absence of the mechanic.C. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesD. PRINCIPAL DUTIES...

Port Mechanic IV

JOB SUMMARYPerforms preventative maintenance on support and freight moving equipment as well as repairs to same.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs preventative maintenance on all 1. Fleet Equipment.2. Performs major and minor repairs to Fleet Equipment as needed.3. Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures on equipment as required.4. Researches parts needed for repairs on equipment by using parts manuals and supply books.5. Rebuilds engines, transmi...

Signal Person- St. Croix

____________________________________________________________________________________Created 10/04/2024  / Last Edited:   10/04/2024                                             JD#  - Status: Draft____________________________________________________________________________________A.  JOB DESCRIPTIONCurrent Title: SIGNAL PERSONDepartment: St. CroixUSVILocation: St. Croix; USVIAccount Code: 12050Immediate Supervisor: Stevedore ManagerSalary Grade: B. JOB SUMMARY Provides Master Stevedore with p...

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