Able Seaman- Anchorage Harbor

**AB – Harbor Division** **We are Alaska’s tug and barge company – and are growing.** Cook Inlet Tug & Barge has provided marine services since 1924. We specialize in harbor services throughout Alaska. Visit www.cookinlettug.com to learn more about us. **Why Cook Inlet Tug & Barge?** Simply put, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is a team of exceptional merchant mariners. If you are looking for steady year-round work and enjoy what you do, this is an opportunity of a lifetime! We are committed to employee safety and take pride in our professional operations. **** **We offer competitive pay and a full package of benefits to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more to our full-time employees.** Get your application in today at: https://www.cookinlettug.com/careers! **Roles and Responsibilities** **** As an Able Seaman (AB) you will be responsible to keep our vessels in a state of readiness and keep things running smoothly. Working at the direction of the Captain to perform various tasks such as: - Maintain the vessel in a constant and proper state of repair and operational readiness by completing required vessel inspections, cleaning tasks, and general maintenance of the boat. - Engine room duties as assigned. - Maintain a watch system. - Other duties as assigned. Equipment used will include winches, capstan, pike pole, and pumps. You are an integral part of the team, maintaining a safe work environment on the vessel by implementing company policies, procedures, and general maritime industry-standards. **Qualifications:** ## - Able Bodied (AB) Seaman endorsement. - **Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).** - Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). - QMED rating preferred. - Valid driver's license. - High School Diploma or equivalent, equivalent experience will be considered. - **Must be eligible to work in the United States.** ## Experience and Skills: ## - Two years previous experience as an AB - Two years of sea-going experience on towing vessels (preferred). **Working conditions:** - Lodging and provisions on the vessel. - Must be physically fit to climb aboard tugs and barges, ascend and descend ladders and balance while aboard vessels in a seaway; kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach overhead, and stand for long periods. - Comfortable with heights or narrow walkways. - Must be able to work 12 hours a day every day. - Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.). - Year-round work, typical shift is two weeks on/off. Cook Inlet Tug & Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.