Careers- Deckhand

Job Description

Deckhand
We are currently looking for experienced deckhands along the Gulf Coast.

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 months of experience as decking on towboat required
Reliable transportation
Valid ID
Must be 18 or older
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 per USCG regulations
Must be able to be away for extended periods of time as schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home or 20 Days away and 10 Days home
Must be able to work through Holidays, should your shift fall on a Holiday
Must be able to handle rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs)

Job Responsibilities

Able to build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment to include but not limited to wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
General Vessel Maintenance and Upkeep (Housekeeping)
Able to move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
Deckhand must be able to move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
Deckhand must be able to assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies from on the vessel to and from the front hole.
Deckhand must be able to complete skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
Deckhand must be able to complete processes to allow the vessel to take on fuel.
Deckhand must be able to complete daily and periodic cleaning tasks to include but not limited to trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting etc.

Benefits

To apply for a Deckhand position, you will need to have the following up to date and valid documents: