[Associated Marine Services, Inc is a locally owned and operated business. It has been family-owned and managed for over 30 years in the Port Arthur area. Our company has not suffered from layoffs, or force reductions, unlike many oil and gas industry companies.

The Line Handler position is a vital component in the shipping industry along the Neches River. Our contracts extend to numerous refinery docks along the Neches River ship channel. Line handlers work on-call for 4 days on/1 day off. Line boat operators and line handlers are given a one hour notice to be at the office and prepared to meet each incoming ship at its' dock. The line handlers and boat operators will then "catch" the ship's line and run the line to the tie-up dock. They will do this for each of the lines, until the ship is completely secure. On occasion, there will also be stores, reducers, etc. going out to the ship.

Timeliness and reliability are key qualities for this position. The shipping industry operates 365 days a year, working in/around inclement weather.[Because of the importance of our contracts, w[e rely on having boat operators and line handlers who are punctual and efficient. We currently offer $42/per completed job and $15/hr for any stand-by time. Paychecks will vary depending on amount of call-outs attended.

[There is always room for advancement within the company, including: Boat operator, welder and s[hop positions, barge deckhand and offshore deckhand positions as well. If a stable industry and locally based job are what you are looking for, consider applying to be a line handler today! ]{baskerville="" face="" old=""}]{baskerville="" face="" old=""}]{baskerville="" face="" old=""}]{baskerville="" face="" old=""}]{baskerville="" face="" old=""}