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Boat Operator

Naples, FL · On-site

$25 - $28/wk

Boat OperatorThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Boat Operator - Tender who can operate and maintain a work boat in a marine construction or dredging environment. You must have at least 3 ...

Boat Operator

Naples, FL · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

Boat Operator This is a great opportunity for an experienced Boat Operator - Tender who can operate and maintain a work boat in a marine construction or dredging environment. You must have at least 3 ...

Dredge Deckhand

Henderson, KY · On-site

$21.29 - $23.57/hr

Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts, dredge and dredge support crew, as well as maintenance and quality control personnel. Dredge Deckhand must have safe work ...

Boat Operator This is a great opportunity for an experienced Boat Operator - Tender who can operate and maintain a work boat in a marine construction or dredging environment. You must have at least 3 ...

Boat OperatorThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Boat Operator - Tender who can operate and maintain a work boat in a marine construction or dredging environment. You must have at least 3 ...

Dredge Deckhand

Henderson, KY · On-site

$21.29 - $23.57/hr

Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts, dredge and dredge support crew, as well as maintenance and quality control personnel. Dredge Deckhand must have safe work ...

Boat Operator This is a great opportunity for an experienced Boat Operator - Tender who can operate and maintain a work boat in a marine construction or dredging environment. You must have at least 3 ...

Excavator Operator

Baton Rouge, LA

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Successful candidate must be able to work and communicate well with tender boat crew and line boat crew. This position requires the ability to recognize hazards, communicate such hazards to ...

Excavator Operator

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$31.48 - $34.84/hr

Successful candidate must be able to work and communicate well with tender boat crew and line boat crew. This position requires the ability to recognize hazards, communicate such hazards to ...

Excavator Operator

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

Successful candidate must be able to work and communicate well with tender boat crew and line boat crew. This position requires the ability to recognize hazards, communicate such hazards to ...

Excavator Operator

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$31.48 - $34.84/hr

Successful candidate must be able to work and communicate well with tender boat crew and line boat crew. This position requires the ability to recognize hazards, communicate such hazards to ...

Bridge Tenders at Velociti Services serve to operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses ... Maintain and guard stations in bridges to check waterways for boat traffic * Write and submit ...

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How much do tender boat jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for tender boat in the United States is $31.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $37.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tender boat?

A Tender Boat job involves operating a small vessel that transports passengers, crew, or supplies between a larger ship and the shore or another vessel. Responsibilities may include ensuring passenger safety, maintaining the boat, and assisting with docking procedures. This role is common in cruise ships, private yachts, and offshore industries, requiring strong seamanship skills and knowledge of maritime safety regulations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a tender boat operator?

Tender Boat Operators are primarily responsible for safely transporting passengers, crew, or supplies between larger vessels at anchor and the shore, especially in port or coastal areas. Their day usually includes preparing the boat for operation, conducting routine safety checks, assisting passengers in boarding or disembarking, and maintaining communication with both the main ship and dock teams. Operators may also be tasked with monitoring weather and sea conditions, performing minor repairs, and ensuring all safety regulations are followed. Collaboration with ship officers and port authorities is common to coordinate schedules and address any issues as they arise. These varied responsibilities require a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tender boat position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tender Boat Operator, you need strong seamanship skills, a valid boating license or USCG certification, and a solid understanding of maritime safety procedures. Familiarity with navigation systems, VHF radios, life-saving equipment, and routine maintenance tools is often required. Excellent communication, alertness, and adaptability help ensure safe and efficient transfer of passengers or crew between a ship and shore. These abilities are crucial for responding to dynamic marine environments and maintaining the highest standards of safety and service.

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TENDER BOAT OPERATOR- Rivers & Lakes Region

Mount Vernon, AL • On-site

Encore Dredging Partners LLC
Water Transportation • 201 - 500 employees

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Dredge Tender Boat Operator

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Dredge Tender Boat Operator who can meet the requirements. Only applicants with verifiable experience and qualifications should apply.

This position will require frequent travel and reliable transportation; this position is not for a live on dredge. Employees are provided with per diem to cover their own lodging expense.

Applicants must meet all the listed qualifications to be considered for the position. Those who cannot meet these requirements will not be considered. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to meet and perform these requirements upon hire. Applications with incomplete work history will not be considered.

The Dredge Tender Boat Operator is responsible for the work associated with the operation of industrial support vessels that work alongside the dredging operation.

Additional details before you proceed:

  • Applications that do not provide sufficient dredge experience, detailed work history, job responsibilities, and accurate employment dates will be disqualified.
  • We do not provide transportation; this is the employee's responsibility.
  • You will be assigned to dredges based on the company's operational needs. We are unable to make accommodations based on an employee's home location. While we strive to accommodate requests when possible, we cannot guarantee such accommodations will be made.
  • This is not for a live-on dredge. We provide per diem, and employees are responsible for their lodging and meals.

Essential functions (this is not all-inclusive):

  • Upholds the Company's commitment to an injury-free workplace; leads and models safe work practices
  • Follows all safety rules and regulations as well as all company policies and procedures
  • Works safely around machinery; observes and instructs others in proper equipment use; uses/wears all required PPE
  • Secures mooring lines to the dredge, scows, dredge tender, or attending plant
  • Splices and repairs cables and towing ropes
  • Loads and unloads materials from the dredge, deck barges, scows, and miscellaneous dredging equipment
  • Operates and provides maintenance and upkeep of the vessel on which they are assigned
  • Transports crew and materials when necessary
  • Performs shifting of the dredge, pipelines, anchors, and support equipment
  • Assists with work on the pontoon line, submerge line, scow, or attending plant
  • Assists with work on the anchors and spud systems
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the project site management

Minimum requirements:

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Two or more years of experience as Tender Boat Operator
  • Excellent safety and mechanical skills
  • Ability to meet physical requirements of the position as outlined in the Functional Job Description
  • Must be able to successfully pass all pre-employment screening (drug test, fit test) in addition to random drug and alcohol testing
  • Must be authorized to work in the US. This position is not eligible for work VISA sponsorship.

Schedule and compensation:

Weekly pay, one week in arrears

Four weeks on, with two week off (28/14). Depending on the company's specific needs, there is an opportunity to work additional weeks.

Standard work hours are typically 12 hours daily; however, adjustments may be made depending on the operational requirements.

This is an FLSA, Non-Exempt position, meaning any hours worked over 40 in the same work week will be compensated as overtime.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. This is not a VISA sponsored position, must be authorized to work in the US.

Encore Dredging Partners, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

4/2 Rotation: 28 days on (or nights), 14 days off