Licensed Deck Officer

Job overview

Licensed Deck Officer is an onsite, full-time role based in Cleveland, OH, aboard Interlake Steamship Company vessels. Compensation is not specified. Interlake officers receive room and board while employed aboard a vessel, with benefits provided through the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association. The deck officer, also called a Mate, is responsible for safe vessel navigation and cargo operations. The role requires the specified Great Lakes credentials and supports safe maritime operations across the company’s vessels.

What you'll do

• Navigate vessels safely and oversee cargo operations
• maintain the required U.S. Coast Guard Mate (Great Lakes) license, First Class Pilot endorsement for the specified Great Lakes route, unlimited Radar Observer endorsement, FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit, and TWIC card
• maintain current physical examination and Department of Transportation drug screen.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed deck officer

cleveland oh

interlake steamship company

full-time

onsite

great lakes

vessel navigation

cargo operations

mate

us coast guard license

twic

room and board

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Room and board while employed aboard a vessel
• paid vacation, pension, medical, and education benefits through M.E.B.A.

Why this role

Requires a valid U.S. Coast Guard Mate (Great Lakes) license and First Class Pilot endorsement, unlimited Radar Observer endorsement, FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit, and TWIC card.

About the employer

Interlake Steamship Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation. Sector: 48.