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Hornblower Group  is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year ... The captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum ...

Catering Captain ID: 1011 Location: Spartanburg, SC Department: Operations More about this job ... Reliable transportation with current insurance * Willingness to drive company vehicles * Full time ...

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history ... The captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum ...

Tugboat Captain

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

TUGBOAT CAPTAIN OCEANS W/MASTER OF TOWING ENDORSEMENT At Beyel Brothers, we're dedicated to excellence in crane operations, rigging, heavy haulage, and marine transport. Our mission is to lead with ...

Captain

Brunswick, GA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Morehead City, NC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

New London, CT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Portland, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Tugboat Captain

Merritt Island, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

TUGBOAT CAPTAIN OCEANS W/MASTER OF TOWING ENDORSEMENT At Beyel Brothers, we're dedicated to excellence in crane operations, rigging, heavy haulage, and marine transport. Our mission is to lead with ...

Captain

Port Canaveral, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Bucksport, ME · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Moundsville, WV

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Charleston, SC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

New London, CT

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Wilmington, NC

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Camden, ME

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Guilford, CT

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Mount Vernon, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

Captain

Old Saybrook, CT

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). * Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience. * Excellent communication skills and team ...

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How much do transportation captain jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for transportation captain in the United States is $37.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $41.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transportation captain?

A Transportation Captain is responsible for overseeing the transportation logistics for film, television, or event productions. They manage vehicle coordination, crew transportation, and compliance with safety regulations. This role involves scheduling drivers, ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, and working closely with production teams to meet logistical needs. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for handling the fast-paced demands of the industry.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a transportation captain?

A Transportation Captain is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, vessels, or fleets, including planning routes, managing crews, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Daily tasks often involve coordinating schedules, inspecting equipment, monitoring route progress, and resolving any logistical issues that arise during transit. Transportation Captains also communicate regularly with dispatchers, maintenance teams, and clients to provide status updates and ensure timely deliveries. This role requires adaptability and strong leadership, as the Captain is expected to make critical decisions when unexpected challenges occur.

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

To thrive as a Transportation Captain, you need strong leadership abilities, logistical planning skills, and relevant experience in transportation management, often supported by a commercial driver's license (CDL) or maritime certification depending on the industry. Familiarity with GPS tracking systems, route planning software, and fleet management tools is commonly expected. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making are essential soft skills that enable effective team coordination and quick responses to unexpected issues. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient operations and delivering reliable transportation services.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Captain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,625 per year, or $37.3 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems.Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.


Position Summary:

The captain is responsible for the saft operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. The captain is the supervisor of the vessel crew. The captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Captain is the company’s onboard manager and representative.
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation, in all weather conditions, of the vessel as well as the safety of all persons on board.
  • Ensures that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessel’s COI and that accurate passenger counts are conducted and recorded.
  • Responsible for the training of the vessel crew and adherence to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal and State laws, including Company policies and procedures. Evaluate the capabilities and performance of each crew member, and keep the Operations Manager informed.
  • Responsible to immediately report any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager. Captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692 is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, complete, and timely manner.
  • Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel.
  • Performing specified preventative maintenance, including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation.
  • Ensures periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway.
  • Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the company’s Wheel-House Software.
  • Must be conversant with the vessels Security Plan to ensure that security drills are conducted and recorded as required by company policy and logged a timely manner.
  • Conduct Safety Drills as required by USCG regulations and as may be outlined by Company Policy.
  • Responsible for conducting daily job briefings at the beginning and end of the shift. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessel’s logbook.
  • Responsible for the conduct of all crew to ensure that all company policies are being adhered to.
  • Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulation.
  • Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan.
  • Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License
  • TWIC, First Aid/CPR.
  • Marine Radio Operator Permit
  • Detail Oriented / situational awareness
  • Strong Radar / Navigation skills
  • Strong focus on safety and teamwork
  • Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
  • Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
  • Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
  • Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
  • Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
  • Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

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The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.