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Overview

Bowhead Transport Company is seeking a full-time, land-based Terminal Barging Manager to oversee operations supporting two marine vessels, such as tugboats with barges. This role is responsible for managing all terminal activities at designated locations, including coordinating personnel, equipment, and cargo handling operations. Key duties include receiving and loading cargo, operating heavy equipment (e.g., forklifts and loaders), completing voyage manifests, and maintaining clear, consistent communication with internal teams and external partners. The Terminal Barging Manager ensures that all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the direction provided by Bowhead Transport management.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

+ Supervise two 2-person marine crews under the direct guidance of the Director of Operations.

+ Maintain and execute the delivery schedule as established by the General Manager.

+ Coordinate and lead daily safety briefings and operational status update meetings.

+ Follow the established chain of command and company communication protocols.

+ Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks based on operational requirements.

+ Compile required documentation, including voyage manifests, dangerous cargo manifests, bills of lading, and other reports.

+ Maintain regular communication with Port Directors.

+ Notify customers of scheduled freight deliveries prior to barge arrival.

+ Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

+ Under the supervision of the Port Engineer, perform minor repairs and routine maintenance on terminal equipment.

+ Identify and report safety hazards; demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety.

+ Assist equipment operators with loading and unloading barges.

+ Organize and stage freight in the Bethel and Dillingham yards for M/V and line-haul barge operations.

+ Provide support to the Cargo Operations Manager during line-haul barge operations.

+ Maintain and foster professional relationships with community members.

+ Identify new sales opportunities in the region when time and operations allow.

+ Direct customer inquiries about pricing to the appropriate pricing team.

+ Coordinate and arrange crew travel logistics, including flights.

+ Ensure terminal cleanliness and organization at both hub locations.

+ Operate heavy equipment as needed to support cargo operations.

+ Assist with other company operations across Alaska, as assigned.

+ Demonstrate the ability to operate marine vessels or perform as a deckhand/operator in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ At least one (1) year of experience operating cargo-handling equipment.

+ Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating large Hyster forklifts or loaders, specifically in barge operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Forklift Certification.

+ 49CFT Hazardous Materials Training.

Physical and Mental Demands:

+ Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

+ Frequent repetitive movements and static postures involving the neck, shoulders, wrists, and lower back.

+ Regular walking, sitting, standing, climbing, and physical activity in various work environments.

+ Manual handling of cables, chains, and hooks as part of cargo operations.

+ Must remain alert to visual hand signals and instructions from other workers to safely guide object movement.

+ Frequent walking on slippery, uneven, or unstable surfaces, particularly during dock or barge operations.

Working Conditions:

+ The work environment is diverse and may include docks, ports, bays, beaches, waterways, equipment rooms, warehouse spaces, construction zones, office settings, and various outdoor environments.

+ Work may be performed in remote locations with limited resources and infrastructure.

+ Must be able to work in dusty conditions and be exposed to varying temperatures and weather conditions, including extreme cold, wind, and precipitation.

+ Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and moderate to loud noise levels.

+ Must be willing to work flexible schedules, including all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

+ Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

+ A safety-first mindset is essential and expected in all work environments.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska’s top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**Requisition ID** _2026-24436_

**Category** _Program/Project Management_

**Location : Location** _US-AK-Anchorage_

**Travel Requirement** _50% - 75%_

**_Additional Locations_** _US-WA-Seattle | US-AK-Seward_

**Entity : Name** _Bowhead Transport Company LLC_