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Ingram Barge Company

Fleet Boat Captain

Ingram Barge Company, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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About the Company Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America’s inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transports aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

Job Title Fleet Boat Captain – St. Louis, MO

Job Description In this position you will be responsible for steering the boat up and down the river, keeping watch for safety of crew, equipment, and the environment, while positioning barges together into tows. You will be required to live within an hour radius for consideration, due to schedule. The role is a 7/7 schedule, with the ability to work nights or days.

What you’ll be doing

Keeping the crew safe

Moving tow/build tow

Ensuring safe navigation and operation of vessel

Efficiently managing the crew and the vessel

Responsible for the safety of the equipment

Responsible for the safety and preservation of the environment

Steering tow up and down river

Making locks and bridges

Conducting safety meetings and drills

Qualifications

Demonstration of the Ingram Way

Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards

8+ years of experience

MMC; Advanced education and training (SCI, CEMS, etc.), TWIC, or state ID required

Proven leadership abilities

Able to navigate the river in which you will be working

Working knowledge of how to handle a large tow

Able to safely operate aboard a vessel and perform necessary tasks within the safety guidelines

Able to perform in a fast‑paced environment and quickly respond to unexpected circumstances and safety incidents

Able to identify and employ appropriate safety practices to manage risks

Able to supervise and give direction and effectively communicate and cooperate with a team

Able to apply basic critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills to tow building and locking

Strong interpersonal skills

Intermediate skills with MS Outlook and Internet Explorer helpful

Candidate Requirements

Must be able to read and write the English language to comply with USCG regulatory requirements

Commitment to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures

Complete a pre‑employment physical examination and drug screen

Work in extreme weather

Additional Information

A competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA

Generous paid time off benefits

401K match upon first day of hire

Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more

Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

Compensation $600 Daily Rate

EEO Statement All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com.

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work‑related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. We participate in EVerify.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Truck Transportation

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