Pilot Apprentice - Ottawa, IL

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Job Title: Pilot Apprentice - Ottawa, IL
Location: Ottawa, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Pilot Apprentice - Ottawa, IL

This is a full-time, non-exempt level position.

Position Summary:

The ARTCO Pilot Apprentice Program is designed to develop our most qualified internal candidates into industry leading Captains. ARTCO is confident that graduated Pilot Apprentice will be sufficiently trained to safely and efficiently operate towing vessels on the Inland Waterways.
Pay- $340-$360 Range/Daily Rate

Job Responsibilities:

Complete the core components of the Pilot Apprentice program, including, but not limited to, Vessel Familiarization and Operations; Watch Standing; Environmental Protection; Safety and Emergency Response; Rules of the Road; Maneuvering; and Leadership
Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Job Requirements:

Current, or ability to obtain, Apprentice Mate (Steersman) license
Successful completion and favorable evaluation of the Pilot Apprentice Program Tiers 1 through 3 as specified in the Pilot Apprentice Program guidelines
Promote the ADM Way and core Values
Ability to manage a diverse team
Able to communicate with all levels of the organization
Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Word
Problem solving and conflict resolution
Critical and creative thinking
Demonstrate time management and organization skills
Ability to coach, mentor, engage and develop workforce
Participate and lead strategic discussions and decisions
Complete trainings and attend meetings as required
Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and Holidays
Reliable transportation to and from work
Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely steer a vessel
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and in varying conditions such as hot, cold, dusty, etc.
Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time
Operating a keyboard
Kneeling and climbing stairs/ladders
Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:106360BR

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Job Post Date: 02/22/26