Deck Hand -Line Haul

The Deckhand is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area. The primary function is to build and break tows during the process of transporting aggregate barges. The position will require extended overnights stays on the vessel and rotating work shifts.

The Deckhand is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area. The primary function is to build and break tows during the process of transporting aggregate barges. The position will require extended overnights stays on the vessel and rotating work shifts.

• Assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of cargoes.
• Build tows by using cables and lines to tie and untie barges and boats and assemble deck lines
• Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking and docking activities
• Perform and supervise scheduled preventative vessel maintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all oil and filters and maintain engine room logs.
• Inspect and 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 drive to and from hub cities.
• 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.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and simple repairs
• Must be familiar with engine room piping, wiring and valves and grease and lubricate areas predefined.
• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.
• Will work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc)

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.
• Team Player:
  Establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations and accountabilities. Recognizes group morale and acts to protect or build as necessary.
• Safety-Oriented:
  Sets a safety tone for all activities; upholds the highest standards for protecting people and the environment.
• Personal Accountability:
  Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Behavioral Expectations:
  High Integrity:
  Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.
• Self-Motivated:
  Initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Collaborates with others to address issues that arise.
• Strong Work Ethic:
  Uses time efficiently; finds the answers and makes sure the situation is taken care of correctly.
• Credibility:
  Follows through with commitments and solves problems in a timely fashion.
• Respectful:
  Treats other employees or customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Strong Work Ethic:
  Can handle what comes up; finds the answers and makes sure the situation is taken care of correctly. Avoids time wasters.
• Working Smart:
  Gets the job done right and complete the first time; understands the full question/objective presented.

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Possess a valid Merchant Marine Document (Z-Card) preferred.
• Possess a…