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ASSISTANT MASTER, TUG
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Posted 57 days ago
On-site Jersey City, NJ $47.6 – $55.5/hr Apply by May 26, 2026 Ship Operating ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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About the Position: Works under the supervision of the Master of the Vessel and is Second in Command. They provide assignments, priorities & policies and rely upon the incumbent to control operations and accomplish an adequate quantity and quality of work. Fills in as Master when needed. Overall work is reviewed for efficient and economical accomplishment within priorities and controls received and in terms of conformance with procedures and performance standards established by the supervisor.
What You'll Do
- →Operates vessel in local areas in and around harbors, tributaries and rivers and performs assigned missions under adverse conditions such as maneuvering in heavy boat traffic, combating strong winds, tides and currents, etc.
- →Directs operation of hoisting gear aboard vessel in lifting and/or discharge of drift and debris nets, wreckage and debris from water, supplies and equipment, setting ranges and buoy, dropping and operating drag and sweep bars, driving pilings, etc.
- →Ensures that slings and rigging are proper and secure, etc.
- →Aids in docking and undocking of vessel and other floating plants.
- →Pilots and steers vessels by pilothouse control; requiring the use of navigation aids such as GPS, DGPS, radar, electronic charting, etc.
- →In charge of the deck and engine room crew including personnel on-the-job training, safety, maintenance, crane operations ,and general vessel business.
- →Ensures vessel is prepared to sail at all times, is seaworthy, properly crewed and fitted to accomplish the assigned mission.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a6166f5a-5c36-47a3-839a-0eac844f63f2
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