Master Derrickboat

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Sausalito, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as Master of a derrickboat engaged in channel maintenance, marine construction, and hoisting services. Direct and take responsibility for the vessel’s maintenance, operation, administration, and safety. Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates. The position involves supervising crew activities in sweeping and probing waterways for rocks and obstructions; building and repairing docks, dikes, and revetments; using electronic positioning equipment to locate obstructions and check work locations; and supervising repairs to the vessel’s house, hull, machinery, and equipment. The Master directs or performs hoisting and swinging engine operations while removing obstructions and shoals from navigation channels, trains new employees, conducts emergency drills, and applies strict safety standards. The position requires a USCG Motor Vessels of 100 Ton Near Coastal Operators License and the ability to obtain a 200-ton license within two years. It includes occasional upriver overnight operations and travel to outside prospect training courses for license maintenance. Work takes place inside and outside aboard floating plant in all types of weather. Moderate physical effort is normally required, with greater effort for housekeeping and general maintenance. The work involves exposure to noise, heat, fumes, dirt, grease, and risks associated with water operations, heavy loads, blasting, and wet or icy surfaces.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a USCG Motor Vessels of 100 Ton Near Coastal Operators License and be able to obtain a 200-ton license within two years.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform Master Derrickboat work without more than normal supervision, including operating cranes with assorted levers, pedals, and controls; handling heavy equipment and materials; and working with other cranes while observing safe weight limits and lifting angles.
Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Must wear required PPE: safety shoes, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, respirator, coveralls, ear protection, and life vest.
Must be able to travel to outside prospect training courses for license maintenance.
Must be able to perform moderate physical effort, including steering, walking, climbing, housekeeping, and general maintenance.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Highly qualified candidates may be offered recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment.

Responsibilities

Supervise or coordinate crew activities in sweeping and probing waterways for rocks and obstructions.
Build and repair docks, dikes, and revetments.
Use electronic positioning equipment to locate obstructions and check locations as work progresses.
Supervise repairs to the vessel’s house, hull, machinery, and equipment.
Direct or perform the operation of hoisting and swinging engines on a derrickboat to remove obstructions and shoals from navigation channels.
Train new employees.
Conduct fire, lifeboat, and man-overboard drills.
Apply safety standards to prevent accidents.
Direct and take responsibility for the proper maintenance, operation, administration, and safety of the vessel.