Dredge Boat Deckhand - Owensboro, KY

Job ID: 527219

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is the foremost supplier of crushed stone, sand, gravel, scrubber stone, rip-rap and ag-lime in the Ohio River Valley.

Complete with seven quarries, twenty retail locations and four sand and gravel plants, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc.

has supplied aggregate to area construction projects, large and small, since 1935.

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc.

is the Tri-State's established leader in delivering superior quality products that provide exceptional value to those we serve.

In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas.

CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.

CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

SUMMARY

Works aboard watercraft, such as switch boats and river boats, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Handles lines, ratchets, cables and wenches as needed to tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig, barge, or tow

Sweeps and washes decks

Lowers and man's lifeboat in case of emergencies

May stand watches while underway

Loads or unloads groceries and other supplies needed for the boat

Carries rigging, water hoses, and pumps to areas needed on boat or tow

Maintenance: Includes painting, chipping structures on boat as needed

Lubricates machinery and equipment

Splices and repairs cables and ropes

Examines cables that hold vessels in tow and tightens cables to ensure vessels are snug

Follows all rules of safety.

regular and predictive attendance is an essential function of the job

When duties and reasonability change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to change as a business necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPEREINCE

High school diploma or equivalent; plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A deckhand should know:

How to secure lines properly

How to tie towing lines and backing lines

How to lay fore and aft lines

Difference between port and starboard

How to properly draft barges

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to w...