Kirby Inland Marine
18350 Market Street
Channelview, TX 77530
1-800-324-3621

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Entry Level Deckhand

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A career on the water, a career path that, within a few years, can lead you to piloting a towboat...

Kirby Inland Marine has one entry level position available on our vessels. A Deckhand position is the starting point for vessel careers with Kirby. No maritime experience is required, only a good work ethic and the willingness to learn. Kirby's in-house, USCG-approved training center gives you a solid foundation, providing you with the basic knowledge and skills needed to be successful on a towboat.

Now is the time to begin a career on the water.Kirby Inland Marine is ready to welcome you aboard and put you on the fast track to personal and career satisfaction!

You can Climb the Career Ladder!
All we ask is for a little hard work and a willingness to learn.
At Kirby, the career ladder can be climbed quickly and can lead to dynamic, exciting, and highly rewarding positions within the maritime industry. Upon successful completion of our Basic Seamanship Program, you will begin as a Level 1 Deckhand Trainee. And, just 18 months from entry, you can become eligible to apply for our Wheelhouse Apprentice Mate (Steersman) program where you will learn how to pilot a Kirby towboat. With an additional 18 months of work, you can become a Mate (Pilot) of a towing vessel and earn over $100,000 per year!

Entry Level Deckhand

A career on the water, a career path that, within a few years, can lead you to piloting a towboat...

You can Climb the Career Ladder!