Deckhand

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