Deckhand-Dredging

Overview

Brice Civil Constructors Inc

Rotational (Fixed Term)

Season

Schedule:

2 weeks on, 1 week off. Working throughout the year.

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You ll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska s Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Civil Constructors do?

Brice Civil Constructors takes on large-scale heavy civil construction projects that communities depend on. From earthen dams and bridges to airfields and water systems, you ll be part of a team that streamlines complex projects through self-performed construction and local hiring. Our team excels at federal, state, and municipal projects that require specialized expertise in remote logistics and harsh weather construction techniques, providing you with experience that few other companies can match.

You ll grow your skills while building critical systems that stand the test of time.

Brice Civil is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

As the Deckhand, you will work as an entry-level position and will be responsible for assisting the Dredging Operator in the maintenance and operation of the dredge. The position requires the ability to work a rotating schedule and live on vessel for extended periods of time.

• Maintain and service dredge engines and equipment.
• Frequently monitor all dredging equipment.
• Handle deck-based dredge plant and operate deck machinery.
• Complete general equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Assist with shift inspections and shift maintenance duties.
• Handle a variety of hand/power tools.
• Sand, prime and paint equipment when needed.
• Clean the vessel and assist with the handling supplies and equipment.
• Complete daily paperwork verifying completed duties and responsibilities.
• Assist the Dredging Operator with removing sand, gravel, or other accumulated sediment with a dredge.
• Assist the Dredging Operator with operating a variety of equipment utilized in dredging.
• Act as lookout and maintain watch on deck and for dredge plant.
• Perform the job in a safe and seamanlike manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Study the safety manual, company policy manual and other material provided by the company.
• Ask for clarification or instruction on any procedures and/or policies.
• Attempt only tasks for which he/she has been trained.
• Assist crew when required.
• Suggest corrective action to improve plant and equipment performance and assist with implementation.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Cook breakfast, lunch and dinner daily upon request.
• Work and live on vessel for extended periods of time.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

• General knowledge of dredging operations.
• Knowledgeable with handling power/hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of servicing engines and generators.
• General knowledge of pump packing and seals.
• General knowledge of mechanical systems, operations, and maintenance.
• Ability to complete general equipment inspection and maintenance.
• Good working knowledge of Atchafalaya River and the Atchafalaya River Bar Channel.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule and live on vessel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to follow instruction.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment utilized in dredging.
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and to properly use equipment and materials.
• Ability to work with accuracy and thoroughness, to see ways to improve and promote quality, and to monitor own work.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform work in a timely manner, practice independent judgment and make decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment with constantly changing work priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as employee handbooks, safety instructions, and other procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and…