2025-07-08
Wagman, Inc.
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Alexandria
Virginia
22301
United States
Wagman, Inc.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, it is the policy and employment practice of the Wagman that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability in the recruiting of applicants for employment or in the hiring of employees. Wagman’s policy of nondiscrimination applies to all work-related actions; including but not limited to employment, promotion, transfer, discharge, training, or retraining under programs to which the company subscribes; recruitment or recruitment advertising. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified disabled persons according to existing state and federal law. Requests by qualified disabled persons for reasonable accommodation are encouraged by the company. All employees are requested to encourage women, persons of minority races and disabled persons to apply for employment with the company.
City: Alexandria
State/Territory: Virginia
Employment Type Full Time Hourly
Education Requirement: HS Diploma or GED
Experience Requirement: 3-5 years minimum safely operating tugboats; experience maneuvering construction equipment in waterways
Special Skills: master license a plus; experience in tight waterways and around marine construction
Travel Requirement: none; possible regional travel in future
Description
Position: Tugboat Captain
Travel: primarily Crystal City, VA; some regional travel required in future
Pay Range: $40-45 per hour base pay (this position is to start on a prevailing wage job); Based on experience
We are currently seeking a Tugboat Captain to join our Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc. team on our Long Bridge Project. Reporting to the Project Management team, the Tugboat Captain is responsible for all tugboat operations to include but not limited to safely and efficiently operating the tugboat daily on local waters, maneuvering construction equipment and/or barges on waterways, and vessel inspections. This position works along with the entire Project Team to support the completion of assigned construction engineering projects and ensures all plans move forward to meet project deadlines.
This is a safety sensitive position requiring work on construction sites with various safety hazards inherent in heavy construction.
This position is subject to drug testing and compliance policies associated with our status as a Federal Contractor.
Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a fourth-generation family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Wagman Heavy Civil Inc. has grown to become a nationally recognized leader within the industry. Wagman Heavy Civil Inc’s core competencies include design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding and geotechnical construction services.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience safely maneuvering construction equipment with tugboats
• Master of Towing License a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented
Essential Functions
• Operate and navigate tugboats with safety and precision on local waters.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations.
• Communicate effectively with other captains and mates.
• Previous experience maneuvering construction barges and equipment on waterways.
• Ability to maneuver the tugboat and barges in tight quarters between existing structures safely.
• Maintain the tugboat to a high standard ensuring it’s in optimal working condition.
• Conduct regular vessel inspections.
• Ability to work long shifts with flexible schedule as the job may have moves required during off-peak hours.
Physical Requirements of the Essential Functions
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level.
• Must be able to bend, squat, and kneel occasionally throughout a scheduled work shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Continuous standing and walking required throughout a scheduled work shift.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.
• Acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing required.
Company Benefits:
Wagman wants to keep employees and their families happy and healthy! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes:
Our Values
Wagman’s Core Values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, innovation, sense of urgency, and community are an integral part of every decision and every plan made at Wagman and these values have laid the foundation for our success and longevity for our past, present, and future.
Consistently being recognized with national and regional awards for projects, safety and community is a testament of our commitment to these values. Beyond the buildings and bridges which connect and improve our communities, Wagman has community engagement programs and initiatives which help to build better, for our people.
Wagman Culture
Wagman is committed to cultivating a workforce and preserving a culture built on our core values. Our people are our most valuable assets. We value the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, backgrounds capabilities and talents that our people bring to Wagman.
From hiring to training, development, and promotions to special events, Wagman is committed to providing equal and equitable opportunities and rewarding experiences. As a family business providing a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with our mission, we foster diverse and inclusive work experiences and a sense of belonging.
Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Wagman is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
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