Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

American Steamship Company has a long and rich history of sailing ships on the Great Lakes since 1907. We currently operate six 1,000-foot US Flag vessels that carry cargoes of iron ore, coal and stone throughout Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie to our customers’ steel mills, electrical generation plants and stone distribution docks in the U.S. and Canada. Our fleet operates from late March until mid-January. If you desire to sail with a high-functioning group of career employees as part of our Deck or Engineering teams, whose primary goal is the safety of all our employees, doing no harm to the environment, and to provide our customers with exceptional service, you will enjoy a career with us!

American Steamship Company (ASC) is always interested in connecting with qualified mariners who want to build their career on the Great Lakes. While we do not have active job openings at this time, we anticipate needs for Able Seamen, QMEDs, Mates, and Engineers during upcoming sailing seasons.

By submitting your information here, you will be considered for future opportunities as they arise. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates may be contacted once positions open.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
• We pay for your travel to and from the vessel from your home anywhere in the United States
• Paid vacation
• Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
• Excellent safety record
• We provide opportunities and education to support your career growth with Company paid training

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures
• Do no harm to the environment
• Assist engineers with vessel maintenance and repair
• Perform duties in port such as operate unloading equipment
• Follow the direction of licensed officers for various tasks 
• Standing an engine room watch while the vessel is underway
• Other duties as assigned

American Steamship Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by United States law.

To be considered an applicant you must apply to the open posted position directly. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with a QMED (Qualified Member of Engine Department) Endorsement
• US Dept of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)
• Current passport or enhanced driver's license and eligible for entry into Canada
• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restriction
• Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical for work in a remote environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task
• Experience working as part of a team and desire to be a team player
• Desire to achieve our goals of keeping everyone safe, doing no harm to the environment, and providing      superior customer service.