Assistant Conveyroman in Traverse City, Michigan at Grand River Navigation Company

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

If you are looking to become part of our team that strongly values safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, come sail with us! Grand River Navigation has one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes. With unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry, we can guarantee you will enjoy a career with us!

Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Mainstay Maritime. We are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessels that provide service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Competitive total rewards package including income, paid travel to/from the vessel, healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans and work/life balance with best-in-class rotation. We have many education opportunities and upgrade bonuses to support career growth at a pace that is right for each individual.

"We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!"

Our Company has openings for the position of Assistant Conveyorman aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of onboard cargo conveyor systems.
• Monitor conveyor equipment during loading, unloading, and cargo transfer operations.
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Identify and report equipment issues, malfunctions, and safety concerns.
• Maintain clean and safe conveyor and cargo handling areas.
• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with vessel mooring, unmooring, and deck operations as assigned.
• Support emergency response and vessel safety procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and operational logs as required.
• Work collaboratively with deck and engineering personnel to ensure efficient cargo operations.
• Participate in seasonal maintenance, lay-up, and fit-out activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by vessel supervisory personnel.

Benefits

• As an employee, you are part of the Mainstay Maritime family where teamwork and safety are core values
• Highly competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance, 401K with company match
• Excellent companywide safety record
• Company paid training and education opportunities

• TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• Unexpired US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License and allowed entry into Canada
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Legally authorized to work in the US, without restriction
• Excellent communication and ability to multi-task
• Experience working as a team and desire to working together as a team player
• Experience and desires to align to our Values
• MMC with Wiper Endorsement issued by USCG preferred
• Mechanical experience is a must, welding experience preferred
• Maritime training or recent vessel experience preferred

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