Position: Towing and Salvage Captain
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Join the team at TowBoatU.S. Fort Lauderdale, the recognized leader in on-water towing and marine salvage. We operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Through our intensive training program and diverse workload, our captains gain years of experience in a fraction of the time.
If you thrive under pressure, enjoy solving problems in real-time, and want a career that challenges your seamanship and rewards your grit, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. We offer career advancement for those looking to grow within the industry, including leadership roles and specialized training.
What You'll Do:
- Respond to disabled vessels and provide professional on-water assistance
- Conduct salvage operations including hard groundings, sinkings, and hurricane response
- Operate and maintain company vessels and salvage equipment to high standards
- Interact with boaters and clients in a professional, service-oriented manner
- Work closely with dispatch and fellow captains as part of a coordinated response team
Requirements:
USCG Master’s License (Near Coastal)
Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement
Valid TWIC card and Passport
- Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong boat handling skills in a variety of conditions
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, unpredictable marine environment
Preferred but not required:
- Scuba certification
- Mechanical aptitude or experience in marine systems
- Prior salvage, commercial towing, or emergency response experience
Why Work With Us?
- Industry-leading training and mentorship
- Access to a variety of vessel types and high-end equipment
- Opportunities for advancement, certifications, and increased responsibility
- Be part of a close-knit, high-performing team with a passion for helping others on the water
Our Mission
TowBoatU.S. Ft Lauderdale has been in business since 1989 and has performed thousands of successful towing, salvage and marine assistance operations over the years. We are committed to providing prompt, professional and timely assistance to all customers with a keen eye toward safety using state-of-the-art equipment and experienced crew. While conducting our daily business, we are an active advocate and leader in the marine community lending our support to local law enforcement and U.S. Coast Guard in search and rescue efforts as a public service to all boaters. We respect ourselves, the waters and the community we serve.
Careers
The following is an excerpt from a note that Captain Sean Keenan wrote to our management team. Unfortunately for our company, Sean has moved out to the West Coast to live out the next chapter of his life. We thought these words were indicative of how time spent employed here at TowBoatU.S. Fort Lauderdale can help to shape long term goals.
"The experience I gained here will follow me wherever I go and for that I am truly grateful. Thanks for showing me how to be a true professional out here, it's a tool I won't forget! This opportunity has been amazing and I've been honored to be a part of such a hardworking team!"
Sincerely,
Captain Sean Keenan
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