Marquette Transportation Company

Wheelhouse

USCG Master of Tow vessels license, TWIC, USCG physical; travel to vessels; supervision duties.

Crew Coordinator - Belle Chasse

Crew Coordinator

Experience in crew management in maritime settings; strong communication and organization; proficient with Microsoft Office; able to handle multiple priorities and on-call; customer-service oriented.

Crew Manager

Maritime crew management experience; associate degree in management or related field preferred; data analysis with metrics interpretation; proficient in Microsoft Office; strong communication and team-building.

Chief Engineer

5+ years engine room experience; marine mechanical systems proficiency; familiar with EMD, Caterpillar, Cummins engines; 28/14 or 28/28 schedule; valid driver's license; river towboat experience preferred.

Port Captain - Gulf Inland

Port Captain

7-15+ years vessel operations leadership; strong safety and regulatory knowledge; proven crew leadership; willingness to travel (~40%).

Deckhand

Away from home for extended periods (28 days away, 14 days home). TWIC required or able to obtain. 18+ years old. Physical labor outdoors; able to lift 75-100 lbs. English literacy. Reliable transportation.

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Offshore Tugboat Captain

USCG Master of Towing Vessels license, 3-5 years dredge support/tow lining experience, valid TWIC, USCG medical exam, driver’s license, ability to travel to vessels, climb stairs, and work offshore.

Marine Diesel Mechanic / Technician

Engine experience with EMD, John Deere, Caterpillar, or Cummins; gear experience; HVAC and electrical knowledge; TWIC; clean driving record; ability to travel.

Trip Pilot

USCG Master of Towing Vessels license required; USCG medical; travel via air/car; valid driver's license; TWIC; climb stairs and endure long periods.

Cook

High school preferred; 2-5 years large-scale food prep; safety compliance; ability to follow instructions; physical requirements; TWIC; English proficiency; extended time away from home.

Payroll Specialist

3-5 years’ experience in Accounting or Payroll; associate degree or higher in Accounting or related field; Excel and Microsoft Office skills; wage/hour knowledge; 401k admin experience; ability to manage multiple priorities; strong communication.

Title	Location	Date
Wheelhouse Full Time Paducah or La Porte or Saint Rose · Onsite	Paducah or La Porte or Saint Rose Onsite	Apr 25, 2026
Crew Coordinator - Belle Chasse Full Time Saint Rose or Belle Chasse · Onsite	Saint Rose or Belle Chasse Onsite	Apr 21, 2026
Crew Manager Full Time Lockport, Louisiana, United States · Onsite	Lockport, Louisiana, United States Onsite	Apr 14, 2026
Chief Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Paducah, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Paducah, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Apr 11, 2026
Port Captain - Gulf Inland Full Time · 7+ YOE Saint Rose, Louisiana, United States · Onsite	Saint Rose, Louisiana, United States Onsite	Apr 10, 2026
Deckhand Full Time La Porte or Lockport or Saint Rose or Paducah · Onsite	La Porte or Lockport or Saint Rose or Paducah Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
Offshore Tugboat Captain Full Time · 3+ YOE Lockport, Louisiana, United States · Onsite	Lockport, Louisiana, United States Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
Marine Diesel Mechanic / Technician Full Time Paducah, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Paducah, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Mar 31, 2026
Trip Pilot Full Time Paducah or La Porte or Saint Rose · Onsite	Paducah or La Porte or Saint Rose Onsite	Mar 12, 2026
Cook Full Time · 2+ YOE Paducah, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Paducah, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Mar 12, 2026
Payroll Specialist Full Time · 3+ YOE Paducah, Kentucky, United States · Onsite	Paducah, Kentucky, United States Onsite	Mar 4, 2026

Activities	Inland marine transportationBarge towing servicesBulk commodity shippingVessel charteringLogistics management services
Headquarters	US
Industries	MaritimeLogistics & Supply Chain
Name	Marquette Transportation Company
Employees	1,800
Type	Private
Parent Company	Redwood Holdings
Subsidiaries	Marquette River DivisionMarquette Gulf-Inland DivisionMarquette Offshore Division
Tagline	Provides marine transportation and barge towing services on inland waterways.
Founded	1,978
Website	marquettetrans.com
Latest Funding Round	Private Equity
Latest Funding Year	2,024
Latest Investors	Redwood Holdings

Marquette Transportation Company

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