Fleet Boat Deckhand- Beaumont, TX

Overview



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*You MUST live within 45 minutes of Beaumont, TX or Bridge City, TX to be eligible for this position

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Deckhands build tows by handling lines and cables to tie/untie barges and boats.

Deckhands also perform scheduled vessel maintenance for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor.



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*This is a deckhand position working on a fleet boat.

This position does not follow the Tankerman Career Path.

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Those interested in working on a "live aboard" vessel that do not live within 45 minutes of Beaumont/Bridge City area, should apply to the "Entry Level Inland Deckhand" or "Intermediate & Experienced Inland Deckhand" Position.

Responsibilities

Deckhands will adhere to company safety policy and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation.

Deckhands work under the supervision of the Master or designate.

Basic Functions:

Attaches and removes line and cables to and from the vessel, barges, docks and locks.

This involves carrying coiled lines, ratchets, rigging, cables or other equipment from line lockers, deck lockers, or Ability to use fire fighting equipment and spill containment equipment.

Cables to attachment sites, making attachments using manual or power winches to tighten lines or cables, and monitoring and adjusting lines and tension during towing, loading, discharging, locking or docking.

Unties and reties lines 4 to 8 times during loading and discharging in order to adjust for the changing height of the barge, relative to the height of other barges, the dock and the vessel.

Maintains vessel by performing scheduled maintenance and housekeeping such as sweeping, sougeing, chipping rusted metal, priming and painting.

Makes minor repairs such as tightening bolts, replacing fluid and air lines, hanging light bulbs, replacing equipment such as cables, winches, pumps and fan belts.

Uses tools such as hammers, fire axes, ratchets, hand winches, stripping pumps, needle guns and grinders with two hands.

Qualifications

WORK CONDITIONS


* The schedule is either 14 days on/7 days off or 20 days on/10 days off.

12 Hours shifts working days and nights.


* Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold.


* Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time.


* Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to/from vessel location.

COMPENSATION


* $207/DAY, PLUS BENEFITS (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/401K, ETC.)

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS


* Valid TWIC card must be in hand prior to applying.

Need a TWIC card? Apply here .


* Must possess a valid driver’s license


* Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years


* Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years


* Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10


* Must be able ...