Michael Coon

Direct the work of canal employees in the operation and maintenance of a canal section and instruct them in the methods of performing varied maintenance work. You would perform supervisory activities that include monitoring staff performance, completing performance evaluations, counseling employees and conducting investigations, as necessary, and determining staff assignments. You would investigate accidents, complaints, requests for permits, and violations of canal regulations; participate in the development and supervise the implementation of construction and maintenance programs; approve payrolls, purchase orders, and vouchers; and have overall responsibility for preparing/monitoring the Section budget.

Supervise the operation of tugs, dredges, derrick boats, and other Floating Plant equipment
Supervise the maintenance and repair of vessels including the overhauling of engines, machinery, and hulls
Schedule work assignments for vessels and staff
Construction and maintenance of upland disposal sites
Interviewing of prospective employees
Training of employees

Move and place derrick boats, dredges, and scows in connection with canal maintenance operations
Supervise the crew in operation and maintenance of vessels including engines, machinery, and hulls

Operate small tender tugs
Assist with moving dredges, derrick boats, and scows
Responsible for maintenance of vessel including engine, machinery, and hull

Operate and maintain various types of equipment for maintenance of the canal

New York State Canal Corporation
Handling of lines tying up tugs, tenders, derrick boats, and dredges
Assist engineer in engine room
Building pontoon lines
Operate construction equipment in the upland disposal sites
Painting of vessels