Trip Pilot Featured
- Location
- Harahan, Louisiana
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- 35770446672
- Posted
- 2026-5-6
Trip Pilot job at American Commercial Lines in Harahan LA
Description, duties, responsibilities
Description
Job Title: Trip Pilot
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Memphis TN; St. Louis MO; Cairo IL; Convent LA; Harahan LA; Channelview TX; Jeffersonville IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Areyou an experienced and dedicated Trip Pilot looking for an exciting opportunity in the maritime industry? American Commercial Barge Line is seeking skilled individuals to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels through challenging waterways.
When you join ACBL...American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical safest and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915 when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.
What you will be doing... YourIMPACT
- Ensure that work completed during his/her watch is done in accordance with ACBL safety policies and practices.
- Always navigate the vessel safely.
- Ensure all crew members on vessel receive instruction on how to do jobs properly and monitor performance.
- Carry out all duties assigned under the Vessel Security Plan as the designated vessel security officer.
- Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an understanding of any hazards associated with said cargoes. CFR 35.05-15b.
- Enforce all Company policies and vessel specific guidelines in support of the SMS (Safety Management System) and within that the Crew Endurance Management System onboard all vessels.
- Participate in crew management general supervisory duties and management of the vessels budget.
- Complete required log entries.
- Maintain radio watch as required.
- Report Certain Dangerous Cargoes (CDC) barges at pick-up drop-off and designated mile points to the Inland River Vessel Movement Center.
- Enforce all rules.
- Give assignments and direction to the mate and/or lead deckhand.
- Comply with all established vessel management policies and procedures.
- Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
- Provide instructions and information to crew members ACBL land-based personnel USCG or lock personnel.
What we are looking for...
You will need to have:
- Master of Towing Vessels upon Western Rivers license required.
- Must have experience running on the Lower Mississippi River 30+ loaded barges.
- Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
- Must be able to travel to and from vessel / training locations via air or car travel.
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- Must be able to work 6 hours on 6 hours off watch.
- Must have experience pushing barges (tows of 20 or more preferred).
- Must be able to ride in or pilot a crew boat or zodiac to get to/from towing vessel.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must maintain valid USCG licensing.
- Be able to maintain an active TWIC.
Even better if you have:
- Experience pushing 20+ barges.
Reasons you will love working at ACBL ...
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Commitment to safety and employee well-being
Experience 2 - 4 years: Years of Experience (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications TWIC (required)
Drivers License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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