POSITION SUMMARY:  The Assistant Captain is responsible for operating ships and water vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers or coastal waters. The incumbent conducts thorough inspections of vessels and peripheral equipment before each voyage to ensure efficient and safe operations, adhering to all regulations and company policies. The Assistant Captain utilizes navigational equipment, weather forecasts and tide/current predictions to ensure the overall safety of vessel and crew. The Assistant Captain works with the supervisor to adjust float and work plan according to developing environmental conditions. The incumbent directs crew activities while deployed.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Deploys, tows, and anchors containment boom and other spill response equipment, as necessary.

Responsible for ensuring job-related equipment is always in good working order and ready for deployment or drill notifications.

Document and keep current all required vessel logs and inspections.

Provides clear direction to deckhands and passengers to ensure safety during potential navigational or event hazards.

Provides continuous training in safety, seamanship skills and basic navigation techniques.

Conduct onboard safety drills.

Understand and complete paperwork to follow procedures and regulations, such as customer logbooks, vessel logbooks, charts, EPA Discharge logs, placards, and labeling.

May perform other general work, confined space entry, spill response and industrial maintenance as directed by supervisor.

Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties that may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee's level of work.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Prior knowledge and experience in oil response.

Ability to travel and deploy to other vessels both domestically and internationally required.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documentation, technical procedures, and regulations.

Skill communicating the implications and highlights of highly specialized, technical, and analytical work and key insights.

Ability to effectively manage and communicate work delivery expectations with customers.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such proportions, basic algebra, and geometry to apply to a variety of practical, variable and non-standard situations.

Ability to use maritime survival craft equipment.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES:

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as Master of 1600 Gross Registered Tons (GRT) for Oceans with Radar license

Any Waters or Near Coastal Life Boatmen

Endorsement, STCW and GMDSS certificates Unlimited radar observer.

Able Bodied Seaman

Cold-Water Survival Certificate (or ability to obtain within 12 months, if required)

Tankerman PIC endorsement

Valid driver’s license

API Rigger and Hydraulic Crane Operator certificates (or ability to obtain)

Possess or obtain Confined Space Entry, Attendant and Rescue certification (may be required at some locations)

US Passport, or ability to obtain (may be required at some locations)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential as Master of 100 Gross Tons (GT) International Tonnage Certificate (ITC) with endorsements Radar Observer, and ability to maintain.

At least 4 years of sea service on Supply Boats, Service vessels, Oil Recovery vessels, Motor tankers, or tugboats with towing experience.

At least 1 year sea time in coastwise or ocean service sailing as Master or Vessel Operator of vessels greater than 85 gross tons.

Familiar with oil transfer procedures.

Possess or obtain at company expense 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification and maintain current 8-hour annual refresher certification.

Pay Range:

$67,680.00 - $101,520.00

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.Driven: We deliver results in the right way.Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable CompaniesCDP DiscloserDow Jones Sustainability IndicesEthisphere’s World’s Most Ethical CompaniesFortune World’s Most Admired CompaniesGreat Place to WorkSustainability Yearbook S&P Global