Deck Hand -Harbor

Build tows using cables and lines in order to assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading, transporting, and discharging of aggregate barges. Assist coworkers with handling and assembling deck lines, rigging during tow building, and locking and docking activities. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the vessel in order to ensure safe working conditions.

Take an active role in prioritizing safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others at all times.

Build tows using cables and lines in order to assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading, transporting, and discharging of aggregate barges. Assist coworkers with handling and assembling deck lines, rigging during tow building, and locking and docking activities. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the vessel in order to ensure safe working conditions.

Take an active role in prioritizing safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others at all times.

• Take an active role in prioritizing safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others at all times.
• Build tows using cables and lines in order to assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading, transporting, and discharging of aggregate barges.
• Assist coworkers with handling and assembling deck lines, rigging during tow building, and locking and docking activities.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the vessel in order to ensure safe working conditions.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, including cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all oil and filters throughout the vessel.
• Assemble deck lines
• Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking and docking activities
• Perform scheduled preventative vessel maintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all oil and filters
• Inspect, correct if possible, and notify the Captain of any conditions, which will affect the safety of the tow or tug.
• Care for tools and equipment
• Assist on taking on provisions to include fuel, water, groceries and other supplies
• Must be able to perform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul weather gear, life jacket, gloves and boots.
• Must be able to perform all duties necessary to navigate locks.
• Must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard, and environmental regulations.

• Safety Awareness
  - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Drives Results & Ensures Accountability
  - Achieves aggressive goals with urgency, upholding high standards and focusing on impactful activities. Sets clear expectations, monitors performance, removes barriers, and ensures accountability.
• Communicates Effectively
  - Communicates in ways that provide clarity of message, projects a credible and confident image to a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders and audiences and maximizes impact.
• Ethical and Legal Awareness:
  Uphold ethical standards and ensure legal compliance in all activities. Promotes a culture of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Initiative and Self-Motivation
  - Ability to take proactive steps, anticipate needs, and act without needing constant direction or supervision; drives to pursue goals, generates ideas, and seeks opportunities for improvement or innovation without waiting for external prompts.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  - Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback.

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.

• Candidate with valid Merchant Marine Document (Z-Card) preferred.
• Previous experience as deck hand preferred, but not required.

• Must be willing to work overtime and consecutive days straight on a rotation watch schedule while on board (ex. 6 hours on, 6 hours off).
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions while wearing…