Archer Western/Traylor Bros. JV, a member of The Walsh Group is currently seeking a Boat Captain for the SETF / Howard Frankland Bridge Replacement, in Tampa, FL.

The Boat Captain's primary function is to operate a boat or barge in support of construction projects.

Walsh is a rapidly growing, highly diversified construction company, and we constantly seek builders and business people to join our industry-leading team. Walsh employees are "built to succeed" - competitive entrepreneurs with strong character who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex projects
• Creative and innovative problem solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward your success
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility to build what you want, where you want

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel including its seaworthiness, safety and security, operations, navigation, crew management and legal compliance of all U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

• Maintain ships log, including safety reports of Man overboard, fire fighting, abandon ships drills and pre sail inspection report including machinery fluid levels and electrical systems.

• Train deck personnel responsible for duties required during safety drills.

• Command deck personnel while making tow or mooring tug and/or barges.

• Maintain and perform light maintenance as required to ensure safe operation of vessel and crew including deck winches, deck safety equipment, machinery and electrical systems

• Maintain navigation equipment in accordance with Coast Guard regulations.

• Ensure and oversee vessel cleanliness including bilges, machinery space, galley and wheelhouse.

• Ensure all pollution devices are well equipped and readily available.

• Maneuver vessel/barges in close spaces while maintaining safety of crew and personnel onboard.

• Solve problems with crew and reprimand crew as necessary with company safety standards.

• While working with others use manners and be polite solving problems.

• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required
• License required - Mate Pilot 100 Ton minimum
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions
• Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn
• Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran