Captains for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills7%Heavy Lifting4%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Vocational or technical training11%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
AllcoastAllison Offshore ServicesAnne Marie’s CateringTime at current job
1-2 years6%2-5 years39%More than 5 years55%
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $157,174 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $123,719 – $199,676 yearly
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Dredge Captain
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNCCCO CertificationTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSchedule ManagementQuality Assurance100 Ton Near Coastal Captain
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingApprentice mate of towing inland
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialCraneNCCER CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLoadingMate, QMDE, AB Unlimited, Crane Operator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseConfined Space CertificationAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceDeckhand/Captain
Broussard, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementAEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingDrivingCommercial DrivingDeckhand
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseAll-Lines Adjuster LicenseTWIC CardSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 82 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: construction laborer/hwy flagger/restoration tec/recycling tech, deckhand and apprentice mate of towing inland.
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 20 years of professional experience.
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