About This Role
This deckhand position involves a range of duties under the captain's supervision, ensuring the motor vessel's safe operation, maintenance, and cleanliness. The role requires a strong commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.
Responsibilities
- Handle lines to moor the motor vessel to docks or another motor vessel
- Rig towing lines
- Sweep decks using a broom, brush, or mop
- Stand lookout watches while the motor vessel is underway
- Load or unload materials and supplies from docks or other vessels
- Paint decks and superstructure of the motor vessel using a chipper, scraper, and/or brush
- Lubricate machinery and equipment
- Splice and repair wire cables and lines using hand tools
- Examine cables that hold barges and motor vessel in tow and, using a ratchet, tighten cables to ensure barges and vessel are snug
- Check barges and barge void tanks for leakage
- Be accountable for personal health, safety, and cleanliness
- Be familiar with Fullen Dock & Warehouse LLC. policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations, and abide by them as well as applicable laws, regulations and other legal requirements
- Be responsible for personal safety and the safety of fellow crew members and the vessel at all times
- Report immediately to the captain all safety hazards and dangerous conditions encountered on the motor vessel or the tow
- Keep the motor vessel, at all times, clean, orderly and in good repair, including painting and keeping all rigging in good working order
- Perform all duties and assignments as directed by, and supervised by, the Captain
Requirements
- Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
- Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Important Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts (5 nights, 5 days, and off for 5 days) starting at 6am to 6pm
