Crane Operator

Career Description: Operate and maintain assigned cranes performing lifts as required while providing guidance to assigned crew of a midstream barge crane. Responsible for the safe operation of the crane as well as the safety of the crew assigned to his/her location.
Average Annual Salary Range: $66,500 - $110,000
Average Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 - $38.00
Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
American River Transportation Company (ADM/ARTCO)
Amherst Madison
Associated Terminals
Bellaire Harbor Service
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
C&B Marine
CGB Enterprises
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal
Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC
Cooper Consolidated
Corn Island Shipyard
Excell Marine Corporation
Hanson Material Service
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
Mike's, Inc.
Missouri River Towing, LLC
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Nicholas Enterprises, Inc.
Owensboro Riverport
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Traylor Bros., Inc.
Tuloma Stevedoring, Inc.
Turn Services, LLC
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.
Electrician

Career Description: Installs, services, repairs, replaces and maintains all electric wiring and electrical equipment such as cranes, public address systems and electric motors. Installs lights and power lines, electrical outlets, electrical fixtures and hook up disconnects shore power and compressors, welding banks, etc.
Average Annual Salary Range: $62,500 to $90,000
Average Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 - $36.00
Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
American River Transportation Company (ADM/ARTCO)
Amherst Madison
Associated Terminals
Bellaire Harbor Service
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
Canal Barge Company, Inc.
Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
Corn Island Shipyard
Excell Marine Corporation
Hanson Material Service
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
Magnolia Marine Transport
Mike's, Inc.
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Port of New Orleans
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Traylor Bros., Inc.
Turn Services, LLC
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.
Equipment Operator

Career Description: Operates and maintains assigned equipment performing tasks as required while assisting crew with other duties. Insures the maintenance of assigned equipment including performing inspections and periodic maintenance.
Average Annual Salary Range: $60,000 to $67,500
Average Hourly Pay Range: $20
Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
AEP River Operations
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
American River Transportation Company (ADM/ARTCO)
Amherst Madison
Associated Terminals
Bellaire Harbor Service
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
Buckeye Terminals, LLC
C&B Marine
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
CGB Enterprises, Inc.
Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal
Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
Complete Mechanical Services
C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC
Copper Consolidated
Corn Island Shipyard
Excell Marine Corporation
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
Missouri River Towing, LLC
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Owensboro Riverport
Parker Towing Company
Steiner Construction Company
Southern Maritime Services
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Turn Services, LLC
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.
Fitter

Career Description: Lays-out and fabricates metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames within hull of boat or barge for welding.
Average Annual Salary Range: $23,000 - $63,000
Average Hourly Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00
Minimum Education: High School diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
American River Transportation Company (ADM/ARTCO)
Amherst Madison
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
C&B Marine
Complete Mechanical Services
Cooper Consolidated
Corn Island Shipyard
Excell Marine Corporation
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
Mike's, Inc
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Turn Services, LLC
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
General Manager

Career Description: Responsible for directing and monitoring the day-to-day operations of the job site through quality supervision and skilled decision-making. Develops and administers budgets for marine construction projects. Accurately forecasts the scope, cost, and duration of current and future projects.
Average Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $103,500
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Companies hiring for this position:
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
Amherst Madison
Associated Terminals
Benchmark River and Rail Terminals
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
C&B Marine
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
CGB Enterprises
Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal
Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC
Cummins Sales and Service
Excell Marine Corporation
Hanson Material Service
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
M/G Transport Services
McGinnis, Inc.
Middle River Marine
Mike's, Inc.
Newt Marine
Nicholas Enterprises, Inc.
Parker Towing Company
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Turn Services, LLC
Warrior Tombigbee Waterway Association
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.
Laborer

Career Description: Work includes all types of loading and unloading cars, trucks, barges, stacking material, excavating, filling in, moving simple types and sizes of machinery, general cleanup work such as sweeping, mopping, washing windows and the tearing down and dismantling of various types of buildings using various machines and tools.
Average Annual Salary Range: $44,500 - $48,000
Average Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $34.00
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
AEP River Operations
American Commercial Barge Line
American River Transportation Company (ADM/ARTCO)
Amherst Madison
Associated Terminals
Bellaire Harbor Service
Benchmark River and Rail Terminals
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
C&B Marine
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
CGB Enterprises, Inc.
Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal
Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC
Complete Mechanical Services
Copper Consolidated
Corn Island Shipyard
Excell Marine Corporation
Hanson Material Service
Illinois Marine Towing
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
Middle River Marine
Mike's, Inc.
Missouri River Towing, LLC
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Nicholas Enterprises, Inc.
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Turn Services, LLC
Yager Materials
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.
Machinist

Career Description: Sets up and operates various machine ship machines, such as lathes, grinders, milling machines, drill presses, power tools, and similar machine tools. Performs maintenance and repair of any machinery. Places various stock and material into and out of machines and storage areas.
Average Annual Salary Range: $41,000 - $90,000
Average Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 - $36.00
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
Amherst Madison
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
Buckeye Terminals, LLC
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
Carlisle & Finch, Co.
Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
Excell Marine Corporation
Hanson Material Service
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
Mike's, Inc.
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
Mechanic - Marine

Career Description: Maintains all major and minor vessel equipment. Equipment includes main engines, generator engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, air compressors, centrifuges, water systems, sewer systems, heating and cooling systems, and alarm systems. Performs maintenance on barge equipment. Maintains equipment, tools, supplies and machinery rooms.
Average Annual Salary Range: $85,000 to $98,000
Average Hourly Pay Range: $26 - $33
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
American Commercial Barge Line
American River Transportation Company (ADM/ARTCO)
Amherst Madison
Bellaire Harbor Service
C&B Marine
Campbell Transporation Company, Inc.
Canal Barge Company
C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC
Cooper Consolidated
Cummins Sales and Service
Ergon Marine and Industrial Supply, Inc.
Excell Marine Corporation
Great Lakes Power
Hanson Material Service
Illinois Marine Towing
Ingram Barge Company
Laborde Products
Middle River Marine
Mike's, Inc.
Missouri River Towing, LLC
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
TPG Marine Enterprises, LLC
Turn Services, LLC
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.
Mechanic - Heavy Equipment
Career Description: Responsible for the maintenance of all equipment, including but not limited to the following machines: large equipment like wheel loaders, fork lifts, material handlers, end loaders, skid steers, and conveyors. May be responsible for helping with plant maintenance when needed. Works at the terminal sites and will spend 90% of their time working outdoors.
Average Annual Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000
Average Houly Pay Range: $30 - $40
Minimum Education: High School Diploma and Commercial Driver’s License
Companies hiring for this position:
Middle River Marine
Nicholas Enterprises, Inc.
Painter/Blaster

Career Description: Operates spray painting equipment or brushes or rolls paint on surfaces. Sands surfaces between coats and polishes final coat. May spray or brush hot plastics or pitch on surfaces. May bake finishes on painted and enameled articles in baking oven. May cut stencils or spray lettering and decorations on surfaces.
Average Annual Salary Range: $24,000 to $41,600
Average Hourly Pay Range: $25
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
Companies hiring for this position:
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
Amherst Madison
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
C&B Marine
Carlisle & Finch, Co
Corn Island Shipyard
Excell Marine Corporation
Ingram Barge Company
James Marine Inc.
McGinnis, Inc.
Newt Marine
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.
Welder

Career Description: Performs welding and fitting in the repair of barges and vessels using welding processes, like gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Assists with construction/repair of marine boats and barges. Assists in preventative and routine maintenance on shipyard equipment. Cuts out and replaces sections of damaged steel on equipment. Uses power tools and tools to perform repairs and maintenance.
Average Annual Salary Range: $60,000
Average Hourly Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.00
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to carry heavy loads
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in extreme weather
- Many employers prefer applicants who have formal schooling from a technical school, community college, or through a certification course.
Companies hiring for this position:
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)
American River Transportation Company (ADM/ARTCO)
Amherst Madison
Associated Terminals
Bellaire Harbor Service
Benchmark River and Rail Terminals
Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.
Buckeye Terminals, LLC
C&B Marine
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc.
CGB Enterprises, Inc.
Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal
Cooper Consolidated
Corn Island Shipyard
Excell Marine Corporation
Hanson Material Service
Illinois Marine Towing
Ingram Barge Company
Mike's, Inc.
National Maintenance & Repair
Newt Marine
Nicholas Enterprises, Inc.
Southern Maritime Services
Steiner Construction Company
St Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Superior Marine Ways, Inc.
Turn Services, LLC
Wepfer Marine, Inc.
Yager Materials
Yazoo River Towing, Inc.