Kirby Inland Marine
18350 Market Street
Channelview, TX 77530
1-888-988-6926

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3rd Mate Job Benefits

Don't waste years working on deck after having spent 4 years in college! You can get your career on a fast track with Kirby.

Why should you choose Kirby Inland Marine? The answer is really simple. You get real experience in some of the busiest ports of the United States: the Port of Houston and New Orleans. You will push barges along the 12,000 miles of inland waterways. It's real experience, real opportunity. You will also:
  • Develop Boat Handling Skills
  • Have less time away from home (20 to 30 day hitches)
  • Run your own watch
  • Move up quickly
  • Work with the same crew on a regular schedule
 

Do you have the skill to pilot a Towing Vessel like the one below?

Salary Benefits for 3rd Mate Positions

  • Start at Kirby making $66,000/year while training
  • Once a Pilot aboard one of Kirby's towboats, you move to $86,000/year
  • When eligible and proven, you can quickly move up to positions paying $100,000 and more
  • Once a Pilot, you are available for bonuses in addition to your salary

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