Experienced Inland Wheelman
Kirby Corporation - Channelview, TX, US
Posted Jun 10, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
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- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
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- Learning budget
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- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $55,206 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +5.5% - Faster than average
Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Schedule
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- Weekend work
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Application
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- Assessment
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- Deadline
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About this role
Experienced Inland Wheelman Channelview, TX, US Overview As a Wheelman, you are responsible for managing the vessel, the vessel's personnel and all barges in tow. You will be responsible for all crew members and their adherence to all United States Coast Guard regulations and company policies. You will be expected to navigate the vessel in a safe manner and ensure safety rules are followed by everyone. You will be reporting to the Captain of the vessel and the shoreside vessel operations group. Applicant must hold a Master or Mate of Towing Vessels on Inland Waters and Western Rivers. Responsibilities Basic Functions: 1. As a supervisor you will be responsible for training the crew on how to perform their job in a safe manor. 2. Safely Navigate in the Intercoastal canal and Mississippi river system. Radio Communications and Radar experience is required. 3. Supervise the daily maintenance and housekeeping of the vessel. 4. Supervise all barge transfers and fueling operations. 5. Follow all company policies. 6. Ensure vessel is in compliance with all environmental laws and United States Coast Guard regulations. 7. Will act as a company representative on a daily basis with customers at the dock. 8. Ensure engine room maintenance is kept up on a daily basis 9. In the event of an emergency will act as the on site coordinator until vessel operations arrive. 10. Wheelman will be responsible for keeping up with daily logs while on watch. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must have valid TWI
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