Deckhand

Principal Responsibilities:

• Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
• Move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
• Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
• Assist with locking, sweeping and shoveling barges, etc.
• Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50-100 lbs.
• Working outdoors for extended periods of time, and in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Daily vessel housekeeping such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
• Check barges for water or leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces.
• Maintain vessel appearance to include washing, cleaning, chipping and painting the vessel.
• Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies to and from the vessel.
• Ability to assist in skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
• Put out sounders at the head of the barge (Linehaul Vessels).
• Assist in direct transfer including fuel, lubricants and bilge liquids.
• Periodic cleaning tasks include trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting.
• Fleet/tow work (preparing barges for delivery to customers).
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

 Qualifications:

• Must be able to be away for periods of time as schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
• Experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Physical labor experience working outdoors is a plus.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
• Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain it.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language. 
• Must be able to handle and lift rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs)