Licensed Boat Operator en Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company

We are seeking a Crew Boat Operator assigned to work against a dredging vessel engages in the operating and navigating of the boat to and from the shoreline when transporting crew, company personnel, VIP guests, outside vendors and contractors, supplies and materials. They will transport crew at the beginning and end of the shift that they are assigned to service. They may also stop at various other work sites along the way to pick up or drop off crew on various vessels. They will make additional runs to the dredge when materials, equipment and supplies are ordered and being delivered, or when they are transporting company personnel, inspectors, and guests to the dredge. They must execute appropriate judgment when traveling on moderate to heavy seas, and be aware of weather reports that may affect their safe transport, as well as exercise navigational skills as a Boat Operator. They may encounter rough or rocking seas, or waves that are rolling toward the shore, which requires the Boat Operator to be attentive and skilled to maintain the safety of the individuals they are transporting. They may also be assigned to periodically transport the ocean surveying crew to the dredging area where before dredging and after dredging surveys will be conducted according to specifications. They may also perform surveys as needed on the project.  May lift, carry, pull or push miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.

This position is located in Port Arthur, TX

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is the largest provider of dredging, land reclamation and beach nourishment services in the United States, and the only U.S. dredging company with international operations. With the largest and most diverse dredging fleet in the US, Great Lakes serves a wide range of customers including the US Army Corps of Engineers; state, local and foreign governments; and private companies both international and domestic. Headquartered in Houston, TX. Our diverse fleet of equipment includes hopper, mechanical and hydraulic dredges, and approximately 200 support vessels.

REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen and background check
• Valid US Coast Guard Master 100GRT Upon Near Coastal Waters License or flag state equivalent
• Valid TWIC card
• Ability to operate and maintain vessel navigation equipment and machinery
• Ability to employ lifesaving procedures on a vessel such as firefighting, first aid, and use of life saving equipment

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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