Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a maritime company specializing in vessel operations and harbor management, providing essential services that facilitate seamless communication and coordination across multiple vessels and various stakeholders. This company plays a critical role in managing harbor activities, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining safety standards while supporting the logistic needs of vessel movement in harbor areas. Their team works closely with vessels, employees, customers, company managers, vendors, and regulatory agencies to guarantee smooth operations and timely communication, making them a vital part of the maritime industry.
This role, coordinated as a Vessel Dispatcher, is primarily focused on managing comm... Show More
This role, coordinated as a Vessel Dispatcher, is primarily focused on managing comm... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- At least one year of marine VHF/SSB radio experience preferred
- At least three years of general office or administrative experience preferred
- Ability to type 35 words per minute
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to operate telephone and radios professionally
- Reliable and able to work varied shifts including overtime, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Must have a valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Excellent communication skills including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding communications
- Proficient in operating telephone and radios
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and E-doc systems
- Ability to keyboard at least 35 wpm
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Marine VHF/SSB radio experience preferred
- Three years of general office or administrative experience preferred
Job Duties
- Utilize electronic dispatching and vessel tracking system to enter harbor activities and sailings
- Utilize Young Brothers Barge Daily Movement sheet for scheduling berthing of barges
- Communicate with all tugs at sea using VHF, SSB, and NEXTEL radio/cellular phones
- Prepare daily dispatch notification of vessel arrivals and departures
- Maintain log of all important activities with harbor and inter-island tugs
- Inform employees of vessel manning schedules and communicate job assignment changes
- Coordinate vessel refueling
- Carry out company emergency procedures
- Monitor and report unusual conditions around company area
- Make vessel and crew dispatch decisions when necessary
- Perform other duties as directed by management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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