American Electric Power
Job Posting End Date
03-14-2026
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Job Summary
Trip - Pilot
Job Description
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
Navigate the towboat on the after watch consistent with safe operating practices, for the size of the tow, river conditions, river traffic, weather, and when necessary seek assistance from the Captain.
Observe the Rules of the Road and all applicable regulations in navigating the boat.
Adhere to all RCP/Company policies and procedures.
Must follow the company's watch change policies, including Sub Chapter M requirements.
Responsible to complete, submit and retain all required documentation.
Assume responsibility for operation of the towboat on the after watch as directed by the Captain.
Directly supervise the mate and all members of the crew on the after watch.
Operate the boat in a safe and efficient manner.
Ensure that the boat is maintained in a seaworthy condition through consultation with the Captain.
Assist in inspecting the towboat and the tow as needed. Recommend corrective action to the Captain when necessary.
Record towboat inspections, inspection results and corrective action in the ship's log, as directed.
Conduct a safety meeting for all crew members weekly, hold additional meetings when needed, Submit a record of each safety meeting to the Training Department.
Assist in conducting regularly scheduled fire and emergency drills to ensure that all crew members are familiar with the alarms and that the alarms are working properly.
Assist in ensuring that all firefighting and safety equipment is maintained in proper working order.
Receive operational instructions from the dispatchers, coordinate scheduled pick-ups and deliveries with the Pilot, Mate and Second Mate, and direct tow construction to maximize operating efficiency.
Initiate job safety briefings before any job task is performed.
Ensure that the deck crew follow proper decking procedures and provide instruction and guidance where needed. Encourage safe work practices.
Ensure that all faulty rigging is tagged and removed from the tow and secured on the towing vessel for proper disposal at designated facilities.
Monitor rigging exchange with other companies to ensure that rigging received is serviceable and equal in quantity to rigging traded and remove from use and store defective rigging for return to storage.
Follow proper procedures for use of the radios.
Assist the Captain in seeing that the vessel operates within the allotted budget. Receive orders for stores and supplies from the crew and submit them to the Captain.
In cases of injury to an employee, assist in conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Submit completed accident investigation report to the Captain.
Notify the Captain immediately following any serious illness, accidents resulting in injury to the crew, or damage to the vessel/tow.
Complete performance evaluations yearly, as well as when needed.
Advise Captain of overtime worked by crew members on the after watch.
Carry out, within the assigned area of responsibility, the Company's program of Equal Employment Opportunity, including its Affirmative Action obligations.
Maintain pilot's sleeping quarters and bathroom in a clean and orderly manner. Maintain and promote a positive attitude towards the Company.
Perform all other duties as required.
What We're Looking For:
Educational Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, along with holding a current valid driver's license. Proper Merchant Mariner credential.
Experience Requirements: Marine industry experience preferred. Must have an excellent understanding of the marine business with 8-10 years industry experience, prefer 5 years of that being in the Pilot House. Appropriate licensing is required. Expected to exercise considerable initiative in all areas of work to ensure safe and efficient operations. Advanced problem solving skills a must. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Must possess the ability to motivate and lead co-workers.
Additional Requirements : On-call availability · Willingness to work additional hours and weekends, to meet project deadlines · Travel required
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
UNGR-003
Compensation Range:
$ - $
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.