Ordinary Seaman

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

Grand River Navigation began operating in 2000, leasing a barge and purchasing a tug. Since that time, the Company has grown to become the marine transportation provider with the largest fleet operating on the Great Lakes today.

Grand River Navigation operates a fleet of ten self-unloading bulk carriers in the U.S., which includes three articulated tug and barge units. Combined with our Canadian sister company, Lower Lakes Towing Ltd., we have a combined fleet of 16 vessels. These vessels transport a diverse array of dry bulk commodities including limestone, coal, iron ore, salt, grain and other commodities for more than 50 long-standing customers in the construction, electric utility, integrated steel and food industries.

Grand River Navigation is unique on the Great Lakes. In conjunction with Lower Lakes Towing, we operate both U.S. and Canadian flagged vessels. This operating flexibility is a significant advantage as we are the only company in the Great Lakes region providing significant domestic port-to-port services to both Canada and the U.S.

Our Company has openings for the position of Ordinary Seaman aboard onboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.

Responsibilities include:

– Following safe work procedures, participating in drills and on-going training activities
– Assist with loading and unloading of cargo during operations
– Perform duties in port such as line handling of wire cables
– General vessel maintenance and housekeeping
– Follow instruction from supervisor on various tasks such as cleaning and maintenance

A total rewards package includes:
– Paid travel to/from the vessel
– Full comprehensive benefits effective the 1st of the month following 30 sailing days
– Retirement savings plans
– Work/life balance with best in class rotation with 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off during the operational season!
– Opportunities for continuous education through MITAGS: Maritime Training Courses and Programs
– MMC License upgrade support and bonuses to support your growth at a pace that is right for you.
– Return to work incentives for the next season starting at $500
– $450 Annual clothing reimbursement
– Vacation Pay starting at .10 vacation day earned for every day worked
– Sailing documents fully reimbursed (MMC renewal fees, passport fees, etc.)
– and more!

Grand River Navigation 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 law.