Ordinary Seaman(OS)/Wiper - Full Time

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

American Steamship Company has a long and rich history of sailing ships on the Great Lakes since 1907. We currently operate six 1,000-foot US Flag vessels that carry cargoes of iron ore, coal and stone throughout Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie to our customers’ steel mills, electrical generation plants and stone distribution docks in the U.S. and Canada. Our fleet operates from late March until mid-January. If you desire to sail with a high-functioning group of career employees as part of our Deck or Engineering teams, whose primary goal is the safety of all our employees, doing no harm to the environment, and to provide our customers with exceptional service, you will enjoy a career with us!

Our Company has immediate openings for full-time, permanent or relief Ordinary Seaman (OS)/Wiper aboard our ships. Start your career with American Steamship Company this sailing season! 

Benefits

• Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
• We pay for your travel to and from the vessel from your home anywhere in the United States
• Paid vacation
• Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
• Excellent safety record
• We provide opportunities and education to support your career growth with Company paid training

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures
• Do no harm to the environment
• Assist deck and engine officers with vessel cleaning and maintenance
• Perform duties in port such as handling ropes and operate unloading equipment
• Follow the direction of licensed officers for various tasks 
• Standing a deck watch while the vessel is underway
• Other duties as assigned

American Steamship Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by United States law.

To be considered an applicant you must apply to the open posted position directly. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with an Ordinary Seaman (OS) or Wiper Endorsement
• US Dept of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
• Current passport or enhanced driver's license and eligible for entry into Canada
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restriction
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
• Experience working as part of a team and desire to be a team player
• Desire to achieve our goals of  keeping everyone safe, doing no harm to the environment, and providing superior customer service.