Tugboat Operator (Grade 9)

Responsibilities for this Position

The pay of this position starts at $33.36/hr.

Reports to Dockmaster (Facilities Waterfront Management)

• Moves and tends barges for ship construction and maintenance activities within the GDBIW waterfront facility.
• Acts as principal on-scene safety observer while operating pushboat and/ or tending barges.
• Consults with management on safe work practices on, and scheduling of, pushboat and barge operations.
• Monitors all environmental conditions on waterfront, and notifies management if conditions become unsafe for operations.
• Transfers personnel to and from barges throughout workday.
• Performs hydrographic surveys of piers, dry dock facilities, and navigable channel of Kennebec River, as required.
• Performs ice breaking / clearing along all waterfront facilities throughout winter months.
• Performs personnel transfers and ship assist work during dockings and undockings from Dry Dock #3.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to the tug.
• Perform functions associated with the (M20) Maintenance Mechanic classification Task List as assigned
• Carry a BIW mobile phone and support BIW scheduling requirements.

Required:

• USCG Licensed 50T Master (NC)

Preferred:

• Endorsement as Master of Towing Vessels
  

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with requirements associated with the above.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage and take initiative; must be a self-starter requiring limited supervision.
• Demonstrated familiarity with maritime industry best safety practices.
• Demonstrated advanced seamanship ability.
• Demonstrated ability with barge handling.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with commercial diving operations.
• Familiarity with setting and retrieving buoys and ground tackle.
• Familiarity with routine marine diesel engine, hydraulic system, and electric system maintenance.
• Commercial vessel operation experience.

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