Deckhand

Job purpose

Performs any combination of following duties aboard vessels; handles lines to tie vessel to docks, another vessel, or rig towing lines and wires.

Duties and responsibilities

• Wire barges and tow


• Tie off barges


• Transfer or rigging


• Boat cleaning


• Painting


• Cleaning of decks and boats


• Pump barges


• Transport and reposition equipment


• Maintenance and housekeeping as directed on vessel and tows. 


• Deckhands are accountable for their own health, safety, and cleanliness.  In addition they are responsible for the safety, security and well-being of the vessel, other crew and all others aboard the vessel at all times.


• Deckhands are responsible for compliance with adhering to the provisions of the COI, for compliance with the company’s safety management system and all applicable regulations.


• Deckhands must be knowledgeable of all applicable rules and regulations and the policies and procedures as described in the company Safety Management System.


• All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible for taking actions to prevent accidents and injuries.


• All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible for the safety of the towing vessel the tow and associated equipment. 


• All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible for minimizing any distraction from the operation of the vessel of performance of duty. 


• All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible to verbally report hazardous or unsafe conditions immediately to the Master and for making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable.


• Participating in education and training such as vessel drills.


• Deckhands must be willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Qualifications

• Reliable for designated schedule regardless of weather conditions


• Must be able to take instruction and supervision from all supervisors. 


• Preferred experience with marine industry


• Familiar with heavy equipment


• Must work in team environment


• Color vision to recognize color coded objects


• Lift and carry 50-75 lbs for several hundred feet

Working conditions 

Special working conditions include; regular evening and weekend work, 12 hour shift work, working outdoors, working in various weather climates, ability to withstand working on the water and heights.

Physical requirements

This is a physically demanding job, one where the incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks, work in confined spaces, ascend and descend ladders while carrying equipment and exposure to weather climates.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.