Marine Electrician (Cairo, IL)

Job Title: Marine Electrician
Company: American Commercial Barge Line
Location: Cairo, IL
Job Type: Full-Time - Hourly

Join American Commercial Barge Line as a Marine Electrician in Cairo, IL! In this vital role, you’ll maintain, repair, and install electrical equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our boats. Your expertise will keep our fleet running smoothly while meeting the highest company and industry safety standards. Every task you perform will be inspected and aligned with rigorous regulations, making you an essential part of our commitment to safety and reliability. If you’re ready to power up your career on the water, we want to hear from you!

When you join ACBL…

American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River.  We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team. 

What you'll be doing... Your IMPACT!

• Inspects and services of electrical equipment during overhaul to ensure safe operations and prevent future breakdowns.


• Track, schedule, and perform preventive maintenance on any electrical vessel system.


• Research and order parts for repairs while maintaining proper inventory to support emergency repairs.


• Complete service calls on vessels to make required repairs as needed.


• Work with maintenance crew, vendor, and vessel crew when needed to complete repairs such as electrical, plumbing, or mechanical repairs.


• Advises leadership and boat crew of technical information and electrical guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.


• Document all work performed in the maintenance database.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for... 

You will need to have: 

• High School Diploma/GED


• Valid Driver's License


• Reliable transportation to and from work


• 5+ years marine electrical maintenance experience and repair of associated equipment


• Ability to acquire TWIC


• Ability to be on-call weekends and nights during assigned weeks


• Ability to occasionally travel overnight 


• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Even better if you have the following: 

• Prior towboat troubleshooting and repair experience


• Electrician Certification/License


• Experience working aboard boats

FLSA Status: 

Non-Exempt