Trip Pilot

Harahan Fleet 5800 River Road Harahan, LA 70123, USA Job Title: Trip Pilot Company: American Commercial Barge Line Location: Memphis, TN; St. Louis, MO; Cairo, IL; Convent, LA; Harahan, LA; Channelview, TX; Jeffersonville, IN Job Type: Full-Time Are you an experienced and dedicated Trip Pilot looking for an exciting opportunity in the maritime industry? American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is seeking skilled individuals to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels through challenging waterways. American Commercial Barge Line is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates back to 1915. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. What You Will Be Doing Ensure that work completed during the watch is done in accordance with ACBL safety policies and practices. Always navigate the vessel safely. Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance. Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer. Ensure each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes (CFR 35.05-15b). Enforce all company policies and vessel‑specific guidelines in support of the SMS and the Crew Endurance Management System. Participate in crew management, general supervisory duties and management of the vessel’s budget. Complete required log entries. Maintain radio watch as required. Report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges at pick‑up, drop‑off, and designated mile points to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center. Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand. Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures. Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed. Provide instructions and information to crew members, ACBL land‑based personnel, USCG or lock personnel. Required Qualifications Master of Towing Vessels upon Western Rivers license. Experience running on the Lower Mississippi River with 30+ loaded barges. USCG physical examination requirements met. Valid driver’s license. Ability to work 6 hours on/6 hours off watch. Experience pushing barges (tows of 20 or more preferred). Ability to operate a crew boat or zodiac to get to/from the towing vessel. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Maintain valid USCG licensing. Active TWIC. Preferred Qualifications Experience pushing 20+ barges. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. A collaborative and supportive team environment. Comprehensive training and career development opportunities. 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Employee Assistance Program. Commitment to safety and employee well‑being. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr