Wheelhouse - Mobile Fleet

Parker Towing Company•Mobile, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parker Towing Company, a family-owned company, is one of the largest barge lines in the United States, operating a fleet of towboats and over 400 open and covered hopper barges as well as a growing fleet of 30,000 BBL tank barges. Commodities transported include coal, steel, and steel-related products, aggregates, forest products, grain products, cement, asphalt, and other petroleum products. We pride ourselves in our corporate responsibility, reliability, operating efficiencies, cost competitiveness, and protection of the environment. In addition to our barging operations, Parker Towing Company also operates terminals for loading and unloading barges at several locations in Alabama and Tennessee. These terminals handle a broad range of dry cargo commodities and provide an intermodal link between barges, trucks, and rail.

Requirements

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Mobile, Alabama.
A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.) is required.
Must possess a valid Master of Towing Vessels (MOTV) of 100 tons or greater.
A valid Radar Endorsement and FCC license are required.
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Must complete a pre-employment USCG physical exam and DOT Drug and Alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate and navigate, inland towing vessels in the greater Mobile, Alabama area.
Shift barges and build tow in a safe manner.
Oversee the safety of all crew members.
Accurately and continuously communicating with management and office personnel relative to vessel performance, locations, ETAs, weather conditions, and other information specific to the vessel, route, and crew.
Maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Parker Towing policies, and procedures.
Performing and maintaining routine maintenance of his or her assigned vessel and barge(s), which may include maintenance of engines, generators, winches, navigation systems, and safety equipment.
Communicating in a clear, effective, and professional manner
Timely completion of all required reports and logs.