VISPORT CAREERS

Ports are vital to the world economy and they are rewarding places to work. There are careers to match any interest and opportunities to match any career dream. The port is made up of hundreds of businesses and industries and within each there are groups of careers.

Here are just some of the port industries looking for good people. Which is for you?

  • Cargo Shipping Industries
  • Ship Building and Repair
  • Service and Trade Industries
  • Government Maritime Organizations
  • The Military
  • Fishing Industries
  • Water Sports and Sightseeing
  • Cruise Ships
  • Environmental Protection

Explore the many career opportunities that await you at the port!

Longshoremen

Group Description: Longshoremen are the people (both men and women) who handle cargo at the Port. Traditionally, longshoremen load and unload ships. The cargo they handle varies from containerized cargo to bulk cargo like coal or gravel. When cars are driven on or off ships, longshoremen perform that task. Stevedores are the management companies that employ longshoremen. In addition to loading and unloading ships, longshoremen handle lines when a ship ties to a dock, and they also inspect and repair shipping containers

Longshoremen- Manual Labor

Longshoreman-Hoist and Winch Operator

Longshoreman-Straddle Carrier Operator

Longshoreman-Crane and Tower Operator

 

Truck Drivers

Group Description: One of the main methods of transportation in our country is trucking. On any day hundreds of trucks operate in and around the port. Trucks move cargo, people, and goods to their ultimate destinations. Trains and ships move cargo and goods in large quantities, while trucks distribute them closer to their ultimate destination.

Examples are:

Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver

Delivery Truck Driver

Trades

Group Description: Men and women who are involved in the trades are the people who build and repair structures, containers, vehicles, and ships. The trades are essential to the operation of the port.

Examples are:

Welder

Tool and Die Maker

Sheet Metal Worker

Plumber/Pipefitter

Electrician

Cabinet Maker

Mechanical Trades

Group Description: Men and women who are involved in the mechanical trades are the people who install and maintain the machines and systems in the port. They work on equipment as varied as outboard engines and huge heating and air conditioning systems.

Examples are:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Diesel Engine Mechanic

Small Engine Mechanic

Mechanical Trades Supervisor

Support Professions

Group Description: The port is an active and complex place that can be thought of as a small city where many job specialties are required. This section describes a wide range of careers that support the work of the port.

Examples are:

Commercial Diver

Environmental Specialist

Marine Surveyor

Bridge Tender

Nuclear Reactor Technician

Petroleum Pump System Operator

Naval Architect

Marine Engineer

Administrative Professionals

Group Description: In any large organization, administrative personnel coordinate activities, keep records, facilitate communication, coordinate logistics, pay the bills, feed the workers, and run the human resources system. Administrators can be among the most highly paid individuals in an organization, but administrative work at every level of an organization can be demanding and often requires specialized training and experience.

Examples are:

Port Operations Manager

Shipping Agent

Purchasing Agent

Accountant

Maritime Lawyer

Computer Support Specialist

Network Administrator

Logistics Specialist

Telecommunications Equipment Installer

Chef

Careers Afloat

Group Description: For many, there is a magnetic draw to the sea. Some people just love boats and ships. If you are one of these people, then you may consider an afloat career. The opportunities are diverse and some of these careers are lucrative. Some of these careers require long separations from home traveling on a merchant ship or a military vessel. On the other hand, there are some afloat careers that keep you close to home.

Examples are:

Fisherman

Merchant Seaman

Ship Engineer

Ship's Master

Harbor Pilot

Search and Rescue Specialist

Tugboat Operator

Charterboat/Sightseeing Boat Operator

Cruiseship Crew

Government Port Careers

Group Description: Many of the exciting career opportunities in a port are government positions. These careers generally fall into law enforcement or regulatory type careers.

Examples are:

Fish and Game Warden

City Boat Police

Customs Patrol Officer

Coast Guard Marine Inspector