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Mate
Western Towboat
Seattle, Washington, United States
1 day ago
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Job Description
Western Towboat, a family-run West Coast tug-and-barge operator founded in 1948 with a focus on transportation to Alaska, is hiring a Mate based in Seattle / Ballard, WA. Mates are responsible for the safe navigation of company vessels engaged in towing, work directly with the Master, and act as second in command. Typical work is between Seattle and Alaska, but is not limited to any geographical area. Duties include voyage planning, standing watch (typically 8 hours and sometimes up to 12), working cargo on barges, leading the deck team in mooring and unmooring, making and breaking tow, and calling landings. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k)/Roth 401(k) with company match, FSA/DCA, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability (some benefits after 60+ days). Seniority pay increases after 5 years; monthly travel stipend; cargo time paid extra on top of daily wages when applicable. Vessel type: Tug and barge (Z-drive, twin and single screw) Operating area: West Coast including Alaska Pay: $591–$811/day ($106,000–$146,000/year based on 180 work days) Apply: use the Apply button to go to the employer's own careers page.
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Job Description
Western Towboat, a family-run West Coast tug-and-barge operator founded in 1948 with a focus on transportation to Alaska, is hiring a Mate based in Seattle / Ballard, WA. Mates are responsible for the safe navigation of company vessels engaged in towing, work directly with the Master, and act as second in command. Typical work is between Seattle and Alaska, but is not limited to any geographical area. Duties include voyage planning, standing watch (typically 8 hours and sometimes up to 12), working cargo on barges, leading the deck team in mooring and unmooring, making and breaking tow, and calling landings. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k)/Roth 401(k) with company match, FSA/DCA, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability (some benefits after 60+ days). Seniority pay increases after 5 years; monthly travel stipend; cargo time paid extra on top of daily wages when applicable. Vessel type: Tug and barge (Z-drive, twin and single screw) Operating area: West Coast including Alaska Pay: $591–$811/day ($106,000–$146,000/year based on 180 work days) Apply: use the Apply button to go to the employer's own careers page.
