Ordinary Seaman

McAllister Towing • Portland, ME

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Portland Tugboat, New England’s premier tugboat company, is seeking an Ordinary Seaman or Able-Bodied Seaman to join their team onboard the Jackie F. McAllister. The company provides powerful tugs for a wide range of cargo, with a distinguished record of safe and efficient ship docking and general harbor assist services in Portland Harbor, Casco Bay, and Cousin's Island on Hussey Sound. This position offers flexible schedules of either 14/14 or 21/21.

Requirements

• Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential with Ordinary Seaman (OS) rating.
• STCW Certification (offshore towing only).
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass pre-employment drug test.
• Pass pre-employment physical.
• Prior deck experience, preferably aboard a commercial vessel; however, experience aboard non-commercial vessels may be accepted as equivalent on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lookout.
• Handle lines/wires to and from other vessels or structures during operations at the direction of the Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch.
• Tend mooring lines.
• Perform assigned firefighting, man overboard, and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill.
• Handle fuel, lube oil, and water transfer hoses under the direction of the Person in Charge (PIC).
• Perform cleaning and maintenance as assigned by the Captain.
• Maintain personal hygiene and the safe, clean condition of own stateroom.
• Participate with other crew to maintain public spaces in like condition.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Captain.
• Project a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel, and the public at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED