Able Body Seaman at Grand River Navigation Company – Traverse City, Michigan

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.

If you have a proven track record of being a team player, are safety focused, and looking for a place for career growth, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Following safe work procedures
• Assist with loading and unloading of cargo
• Perform duties in port such as line handling
• Follow instruction from 1st Mate on various tasks such as cleaning and maintenance
• Standing part of a Navigation Watch while under way
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications to be considered an applicant

• US Passport and allowed entry into the Canada
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with Able Seaman Endorsement issued by the United States Coast Guard
• Transportation Worker Identification (TWIC) issued by TSA
• Medical Certificate issued by United States Coast Guard

Why Choose Grand River Navigation?

• As an employee you are part of the Rand Logistics family
• Highly competitive wages and benefits
• The best leave systems in the industry; 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off
• We pay for your travel to and from the vessel
• Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
• Excellent safety record

Job Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $327.81 per day

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grand River Navigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also comply with Family Medical Leave Act and Employee Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf, chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

License/Certification:

• TWIC Card (Required)
• Merchant Mariners Credential (Required)
• US Passport (Required)
• Able Seaman Endorsement (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

No phone calls or emails. To be considered an applicant you must apply to the open posted position directly.