Linehaul Vessel Pilot

Ingram Barge Company

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Paducah, KY, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted December 19, 2025 Last posted December 19, 2025
Job description

 

Ingram Marine Group is seeking qualified Linehaul Pilots that will be responsible for the safe navigation and high performance of our vessels on the Upper Mississippi, Lower Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Cumberland and Illinois Rivers.

  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Safety of the crew, vessel, environment and towing operations through use of Ingram’s safety systems, policies and the “rules of the road”
  • Supervision of the Mate and Deckhands in consultation with the Captain and Operations/HR
  • Vessel compliance with USCG and environmental laws and regulations
  • Assisting with performance evaluations of crew members
  • Delegating vessel responsibilities, duties, and tasks considering crew members experience and abilities
  • Assisting with safety meetings and drills
  • Basic critical thinking and decision making skills
  • Assisting with administrative duties
  • Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization
  • Performing other job duties as assigned
  • Hold or be able to obtain a USCG Masters of Towing license
  • Hold a FCC Radio Operator license
  • Hold a valid MMC
  • Hold a Radar Endorsement
  • Hold a valid Driver’s License
  • Hold or be able to obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • Be CPR, First Aid, AED Certified or willing to obtain certifications upon hire
  • Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)
  • Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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About this role

Summary

Navigate vessels safely, supervise crew, ensure compliance, and maintain safety standards on rivers.

Job title

Linehaul Vessel Pilot

Experience level

proven leadership abilities

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Paducah, KY, US; on-site with some certifications allowed remotely

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

USCG Masters of Towing licenseFCC Radio Operator licenseMMCRadar EndorsementDriver’s LicenseTWIC card

Preferred skills

CPRFirst AidAED

Specializations

navigationsafetyleadershipregulationscrew supervision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paducah, KY, USA

On-site City
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