Able Seaman - Full Time

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, along with 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.BenefitsCompetitive wages with overtime opportunitiesWe pay for your travel to and from the vessel from your home anywhere in the United StatesPaid vacationExcellent Health and Retirement BenefitsExcellent safety recordWe provide opportunities and education to support your career growth with Company paid trainingResponsibilitiesFollow safe work proceduresFollow environmental policies and proceduresAssist with loading and unloading of cargoPerform duties in port such as line handling and operate deck machineryFollow the direction of licensed officers for various tasks such as cleaning and maintenanceStanding a navigation watch while the vessel is underwayOther duties as assignedAmerican 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.Requirements US Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential with an Able Seaman Endorsement (MMC)US Dept of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card)Current passport or enhanced driver's license and eligible for entry into CanadaLegally authorized to work in the United States, without restrictionSatisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical for work in a remote environmentExcellent communication skills and ability to multi-taskExperience working as part of a team and desire to be a team playerDesire to achieve our goals of keeping everyone safe, doing no harm to the environment, and providing superior customer service.

Created: 2026-04-02