Ordinary Seaman(OS)/Wiper - Full Time

American Steamship Company•Williamsville, NY

12h

About The Position

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes! American Steamship Company has a long and rich history of sailing ships on the Great Lakes since 1907. We currently operate six 1,000-foot US Flag vessels that carry cargoes of iron ore, coal and stone throughout Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie to our customers’ steel mills, electrical generation plants and stone distribution docks in the U.S. and Canada. Our fleet operates from late March until mid-January. If you desire to sail with a high-functioning group of career employees as part of our Deck or Engineering teams, whose primary goal is the safety of all our employees, doing no harm to the environment, and to provide our customers with exceptional service, you will enjoy a career with us! American Steamship Company (ASC) is always interested in connecting with qualified mariners who want to build their career on the Great Lakes. While we do not have active job openings at this time, we anticipate needs for Able Seamen, QMEDs, Mates, and Engineers during upcoming sailing seasons. By submitting your information here, you will be considered for future opportunities as they arise. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be contacted once positions open. Benefits Competitive wages with overtime opportunities We pay for your travel to and from the vessel from your home anywhere in the United States Paid vacation Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits Excellent safety record We provide opportunities and education to support your career growth with Company paid training Responsibilities Follow safe work procedures Do no harm to the environment Assist deck and engine officers with vessel cleaning and maintenance Perform duties in port such as handling ropes and operate unloading equipment Follow the direction of licensed officers for various tasks Standing a deck watch while the vessel is underway Other duties as assigned American Steamship Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by United States law. To be considered an applicant you must apply to the open posted position directly. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Requirements

US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with an Ordinary Seaman (OS) or Wiper Endorsement
US Dept of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
Current passport or enhanced driver's license and eligible for entry into Canada
Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restriction
Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical
Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
Experience working as part of a team and desire to be a team player
Desire to achieve our goals of keeping everyone safe, doing no harm to the environment, and providing superior customer service.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work procedures
Do no harm to the environment
Assist deck and engine officers with vessel cleaning and maintenance
Perform duties in port such as handling ropes and operate unloading equipment
Follow the direction of licensed officers for various tasks
Standing a deck watch while the vessel is underway
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
We pay for your travel to and from the vessel from your home anywhere in the United States
Paid vacation
Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
Excellent safety record
We provide opportunities and education to support your career growth with Company paid training

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