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

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 Read more about our M.O.T.V Benefits Read a summary of our M.O.T.V Training Program
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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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.