Jobs with Foss
Foss is a marine transportation logistics company. It was founded in 1889 by Thea and Andrew Foss. Mrs. Foss started her business by buying one rowboat, which she painted and resold at a profit.
She used the proceeds from the sale to buy more boats, which she used to transport customers and deliver supplies in the Tacoma, Washington area. She would also rent out her boats to fishermen and duck hunters.
By 1904, the company's equipment had expanded to include 10 launches, along with a shipyard and a 60-passenger boat and a smaller vessel used for rescue missions to assist distressed ships. The company continued to grow and prosper and in 1987 it was purchased by Saltchuk Resources, Inc. Foss operates as an independent entity, providing services to clients in Europe, the Pacific Rim, South America, and other locations around the world.
Foss offers a number of services to its clients, including:
- Bulk Transportation
- Bunker and Petroleum Transportation
- Construction Support
- Emergency Response (repair and rescue)
- Ship Assist and Tanker Escort
- Towing (harbor, ocean, river)
The company current employs more than 1,000 people. Foss offers competitive wages and values employee satisfaction. It has one of the highest retention rates for workers in the industry.
Jobs at Foss
Prospective employees are asked to apply only for current openings with the company, which are listed on the Careers page of the company web site. The company may have openings for the following types of positions:
- Shipyard
- Shoreside
- Vessel/Marine
Job Titles at Foss
Here are some examples of the job titles of positions that may be available at Foss:
- Able-Seaman
- Boilermaker
- Cook
- Deckhand
- Driver
- Electrician
- Engineer
- Machinist
- Operator
- Painter
- Pipefitter
- Shipscaler
- Shipwright
- Tankerman
- Warehousemen
People who are interested in applying for jobs at Foss are asked to forward a resume and cover letter by e-mail or facsimile transmission to the company. Candidates are also requested to indicate what their salary requirements are when applying.
The Careers page on the Foss company website lists available positions and provides information about whether they are unionized. Contact information for the appropriate Union Local is provided on the site.
