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Tugboat Captain - Puget Sound


Company : Dunlap Towing Company


Location : Everett, WA


Created : 2025-11-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

*TUGBOAT CAPTAIN – Puget Sound/Harbor**Dunlap Towing Company is looking for a Captain with extensive Puget Sound experience to join our team. This position will be responsible for towing various barges between Puget Sound ports and Canada. Harbor work will include tug/barge assist work in and out of various Puget Sound ports including Bellingham, Anacortes, and Everett as well as barge towing on the Snohomish River. We are looking to hire immediately.** MMP affiliation, wages, health insurance and pension.* Cadillac Health Benefits with 100% Premiums Paid By Employer; includes Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage* 401K Retirement* Schedule – 2 week rotations every month* Holiday Pay - 9 Holidays* Vacation Pay*Captain MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** 200 Ton, minimum.* Towing Endorsement(Not assistance towing) - REQUIRED* Ability to sail to/from Canada.* Medical Certificate* State Driver’s License.* US Passport.* Permanent residence in Washington or Oregon is highly preferred.* Must be able to read, speak, and understand English.* Experience sailing as Captain in the Puget Sound - 5 yearsExperience sailing in the Puget Sound and to ports in Canada.Pay: $64.77/hr - minimum of $130,576/yearJob Type: Full-timePay: $777.24 per dayBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Retirement planExperience:* Puget Sound Towing: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* Merchant Mariner Credential (Required)* TWIC Card (Required)* Medical Certificate (Required)* Towing Endorsement(Not assistance towing) (Required)Ability to Commute:* Everett, WA 98201 (Required)Work Location: On the road