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Captain
Summary
Title:Captain
ID:10108 - T/M
Location:Marine Division (Chesapeake/Norfolk/Newport News, VA area)
Department:Operations
Description

Corman Kokosing Construction, leading heavy highway, marine and industrial contractor, is looking for a experienced Captains for our Marine projects in the Tidewater area of VA.

SUMMARY 
The captain is responsible for the vessel and crew.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1.    Steer and operate vessel.
2.    Set course for towing (barges).
3.    Inspect vessel to ensure safety.
4.    Direct and coordinate activities of the crew.
5.    Assign watches.
6.    Ensure appropriate tonnage for type of vessel being operated.
7.    Proficient in the use of GPS and chart plotters.
8.    Must be competent in navigations, seamanship and towing operations.
9.    Basic computer skills.
10.    Conduct training and drills such as firefighting, man overboard, abandon ship, etc.
11.    Maintain log of daily activities and vessel movements.
12.    Keep up to date all required publications such as Light List, Coastal Pilot, Code of Federal Regulations, Rules of the Road, navigational charts, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position must possess managerial and leadership skills.
1.    Supervises crew of up to 4: engineer, mate, and deckhands or laborers. 
2.    Demonstrates the ability to multitask.
3.    Possesses strong leadership and command skills.
4.    Ability to direct the day to day operations of the vessel.
5.    Coordinates the onboard activities of the crew.
6.    Assign watches.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions on a vessel. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly work or walk on uneven ground or onboard floating equipment.  Access and egress to barges, boats and piers requires ability to do so from moving surfaces due to water motion. Must have good vision and hearing for details at close range or in the distance.  

TRAVEL 
Travel will be required.
Tows may be assigned with short notice.
Tows may be out for several days at a time.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Captain with comparable responsibilities.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
1.    Minimum 200 ton Master License (Inland or higher)
2.    200 ton Master of Towing Vessel endorsement
3.    Radar Observer endorsement
 
Equal Opportunity Employer - Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled encouraged to apply.

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