Mate of Towing — Near Coastal or Oceans

Job overview

The Mate of Towing — Near Coastal or Oceans role is full-time and onsite aboard the Tug Alexandra and Dredge Eleanor, with the listing location in Perth Amboy, NJ. Compensation is not specified; the posting mentions competitive day rates. Buchanan Marine LP describes a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule, with the mate living aboard during the on-hitch period. The mate supports safe towing operations through navigation, seamanship, and work aboard the vessels. The role calls for leadership, teamwork, communication, and a willingness to learn, and offers a potential career path toward captain through the company’s stated preference for promoting from within.

What you'll do

• Navigate and support towing operations
• apply general seamanship and basic computer literacy
• work and live aboard the Tug Alexandra and Dredge Eleanor during the two-week on-hitch period
• prioritize safety and work collaboratively.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mate of towing

near coastal

oceans

towing operations

full-time

perth amboy nj

uswt

buchanan marine

two weeks on two weeks off

live aboard

twic

radar endorsement

union position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) matching opportunities
• benefits are provided under a collective bargaining agreement.

Why this role

This is a union position. Required credentials include TWIC, a Merchant Mariner Credential with medical certificate and Mate of Towing Near Coastal or Oceans endorsement, radar endorsement, and a valid driver’s license.

About the employer

USWT is hiring for this role. Industry: Inland Water Freight Transportation. Sector: 48.