Alabama Port Authority

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Join the Alabama Port Authority Team! Help keep global trade moving at one of America’s busiest and most diverse ports, right here in Mobile, Alabama. We’re over 500 strong — a dedicated team of professionals in skilled trades, engineering, project management, operations, administration, and business development. We offer great benefits and rewarding careers in the global maritime industry. Explore all of our open opportunities today.

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Technical Career
Opportunities

Join the team that keeps one of America’s most active ports running strong. The Alabama Port Authority is looking for skilled professionals — including electricians, millwrights, and other technical experts — who take pride in their craft and are ready to make an impact. We invite you to explore our current openings and apply to be part of a team driving global trade from right here in Mobile, Alabama.

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Crane Operator @ Pinto

Mobile, Alabama
Individuals in this role are responsible for operating and maintaining terminal equipment.
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Container Lift Swing Crane Operator

Mobile, Alabama
The Container Lift Swing Crane Operator is responsible for safely operating a Gottwald mobile swing crane to load and unload containers and heavy cargo across vessels, barges, railcars, and trucks. This role also includes performing routine equipment maintenance, completing required inspections and records, and supporting maintenance teams as needed. The position operates in a 24/7 environment requiring flexibility, adherence to strict safety standards, and the ability to work in physically demanding and outdoor conditions.
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Corporate Career
Opportunities

Join a dynamic team that drives global trade and economic growth from the heart of Mobile, Alabama. The Alabama Port Authority offers exciting career opportunities in corporate and professional fields — including leadership, administration, logistics, and communications. We’re seeking motivated individuals ready to contribute their expertise to one of the nation’s most active and diverse ports. Explore our open positions and take the next step in your career with us.

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Director of Economic Development

Mobile, Alabama
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Economic Development is responsible for creating future cargo opportunities by advancing industrial development, strategic partnerships, and economic development initiatives that leverage the Alabama Port Authority’s transportation assets and real estate portfolio. This role serves as the Port Authority’s lead economic development representative, working across Alabama and targeted domestic and international markets to align industry recruitment, infrastructure investment, and site development with the Authority’s long-term commercial objectives. A key component of this position is leading the strategic development of Port-owned industrial properties and focusing on identifying, preparing, and advancing industrial development opportunities that leverage the Port’s unique transportation advantages and create long-term economic value for Alabama. In all areas, the Director should focus on bringing together public and private partners, removing barriers to investment, and positioning the Port Authority’s assets to support industrial growth, job creation, and future cargo generation.
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Terminal Railway
Career Opportunities

Join the team that powers the movement of goods by rail at one of America’s most vital ports. The Alabama Port Authority’s Terminal Railway offers rewarding careers for railway logistics professionals who keep operations running safely, efficiently, and on time. From rail operations and logistics to planning and maintenance, our team plays a key role in connecting global trade through Mobile, Alabama. Explore our current opportunities and help keep the world moving — one train at a time.

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