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Terral RiverService

BOAT ENGINEER

Lettsworth, LA · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary: Terral RiverService, Inc. is currently looking for ... General boat cleaning and upkeep. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Basic ...

The Boat House

Boat Washer/Detailer

Three Lakes, WI · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Can you see when something isn't clean and needs to shine?Can you handle working outside all day ... We are looking for this position to be a Full-time seasonal opportunity.The Boat House is an Equal ...

West Coast Boat Center

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Marine Porter/ Boat Driver

Reno, NV · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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West Coast Boat Center

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Marine Porter/ Boat Driver

Reno, NV · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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Bass Pro Shops

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Cigarette Racing

*Boat Finish Associate

Opa Locka, FL · On-site

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Terral RiverService

DECKHAND

Blytheville, AR · On-site

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Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

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Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Kent, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

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Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Seahurst, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with ...

Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Auburn, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with ...

Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with ...

Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Kent, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with ...

Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Seattle, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with ...

Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Kent, WA · On-site

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with ...

Clean Harbors

Boat Operator

Federal Way, WA · On-site

$14.42 - $28.85/hr

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other ... Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with ...

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Work EnvironmentMarina or boatyard settings, on-site cleaningSimilar environments, often flexible scheduling
Employer UsageFull-time employment with benefitsPart-time roles, often seasonal or flexible

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Infographic showing various Full Time Boat Cleaning job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $38,923 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

BOAT ENGINEER

Lettsworth, LA • On-site

Terral RiverService
Water Transportation • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
Terral RiverService, Inc. is currently looking for a Boat Engineer for our line boats to operate, repair and maintain the various systems aboard a vessel. This position reports to the Captain on duty under the supervision of the Port Engineer.
Essential Job Functions:
Applicants must be able to work a 28-day-on, 14-day-off or a 28-day-on, 28-day-off schedule.
Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:
  • Operate a vessel's propulsion systems according to the Captain on duty, which includes, but is not limited to refueling, starting the engines, and regulating engine speed and power as directed.
  • Engineers perform routine propulsion maintenance; isolate malfunctions observed during operation and perform repairs.
  • Perform minor repairs on vessel systems (engines, generators, etc.)
  • Performs general maintenance and repair work which includes, but is not limited to
  • electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, ventilation, heating and cooling systems.
  • Record and maintain engineering logs, such as speed and direction change orders and gauge readings.
  • Maintain a vessel's inventory of mechanical parts and supplies.
  • Communicate concerns & job-related issues to the Port Engineer and Captain.
  • General boat cleaning and upkeep.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Basic requirements:
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC.
  • Must have at least (1) one year of qualifying experience operating and maintaining Caterpillar (CAT) and Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) diesel engines and power generators.
  • Extensive knowledge of marine equipment, engines, and boat systems is preferred.
  • Must have and maintain a valid/current Driver's license.
  • Must have dependable transportation to designated TRS locations, no exceptions.
  • Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends.

Physical Requirements
  • The employee must pass a "fit for duty" and be able to meet physical requirements, including (but not limited to) walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders and stairs, and negotiating uneven or moving surfaces.
  • Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)
  • Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 40 feet.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Note:
This job description provides a general overview of the typical responsibilities and qualifications for a Boat Engineer. Actual job requirements may vary based on the specific needs of the organization and industry standards.
About Terral RiverService, Inc:
Terral RiverService (TRS) is a Family-owned business with a continually growing footprint of boats and barges throughout most of the inland waterway system of the US. We specialize in bulk storage, material handling, river, road and rail logistics along the Mississippi River system, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the inland waterways of Louisiana and southern Arkansas. With our growing fleet of push boats, river barges, and modern dock operations strategically located throughout the Lower Mississippi River Valley, we are outfitted to transport, handle, and store virtually any commodity needed in the marketplace. TRS has over 600 employees and has operations in multiple states.

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