Porthouston
Tradesman II Captain
Houston, TX · Mid · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 36 days ago
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About the role
- This position is responsible for the daily maintenance and integrity of all Channel Maintenance vessels.
- Insure a state of readiness adequate for all applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations.
- The Captain is responsible for continual repairs to Port Houston wharves, docks, piers, fender and mooring systems, etc.
Responsibilities
- Requisition and maintain adequate supplies, while insuring economical and proper use thereof and initiating safeguards against pilferage and loss
Requirements
- By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.
- Application must be completed in full.
- It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
- Perform other duties as required
- Work required scheduled overtime hours and be available for unscheduled overtime when operating requirements or other business needs of Port Houston cannot be fulfilled during regular working hours
Nice to have
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Six (6) months of marine experience with Port Houston required
- Experience and ability to safely navigate all PHA marine vessels in all near coastal and inland boundaries of USCG district 8
- Five (5) years' experience in wharf repairs preferred
Skills
- Demonstrate ability to improvise and adjust to new situations
- Knowledge of marine diesel, hydraulics and shipboard equipment
- Knowledge of Port Houston safety rules and procedures
- Knowledge of safety precautions concerning occupational hazards
- Ability to work with others
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication skills
- A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Compensation
- Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.
Equal opportunity
- Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
- equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.
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