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Grand River Navigation Company

Able Body Seaman Job at Grand River Navigation Company in Traverse City

Grand River Navigation Company, Traverse City, Michigan, United States


Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Rand Logistics Corporation. We are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 10 bulk freight vessels in service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Out Company has immediate openings for the position of

Able Seaman

aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels. This is also an opportunity for recent Maritime Academy Deck Graduates who wish to earn their Great Lakes Pilotage and work as Deck Officers on the Great Lakes.

ResponsibilitiesFollowing safe work proceduresAssist with loading and unloading of cargoPerform duties in port such as line handlingFollow instruction from 1st Mate on various tasks such as cleaning and maintenanceStanding part of a Navigation Watch while under wayOther duties as assignedQualificationsPassport and allowed entry into the CanadaMerchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Able Seaman Endorsement issued by the USCGTransportation Worker Identification (TWIC) issued by TSAExcellent communication and team work skills as well as the ability to multi-taskWhy Choose Grand River Navigation?As an employee you are part of the Rand Logistics familyHighly competitive wages and benefitsThe best leave systems in the industryWe pay for your travel to and from the vesselExcellent Health and Retirement BenefitsExcellent safety record

Job Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $327.81 per day

Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)License/Certification:TWIC Card (Required)Merchant Mariners Credential (Required)US Passport (Required)Able Seaman Endorsement (Required)

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