Experienced Deckhand
South Point, Ohio, 45680, United States On-site
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About the role
Must have at minimum 6 months of deckhand experience to apply. Job purpose Performs any combination of following duties aboard vessels; handles lines to tie vessel to docks, another vessel, or rig towing lines and wires. Duties and responsibilities • Wire barges and tow • Tie off barges • Transfer or rigging • Boat cleaning • Painting • Cleaning of decks and boats • Pump barges • Transport and reposition equipment • Maintenance and housekeeping as directed on vessel and tows. • Deckhands are accountable for their own health, safety, and cleanliness. In addition they are responsible for the safety, security and well-being of the vessel, other crew and all others aboard the vessel at all times. • Deckhands are responsible for compliance with adhering to the provisions of the COI, for compliance with the company’s safety management system and all applicable regulations. • Deckhands must be knowledgeable of all applicable rules and regulations and the policies and procedures as described in the company Safety Management System. • All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible for taking actions to prevent accidents and injuries. • All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible for the safety of the towing vessel the tow and associated equipment. • All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible for minimizing any distraction from the operation of the vessel of performance of duty. • All crew members, including Deckhands, are responsible to verbally report hazardous or unsafe conditions immediately to the Master and for making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable. • Participating in education and training such as vessel drills. • Deckhands must be willing to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications • Reliable for designated schedule regardless of weather conditions • Must be able to take instruction and supervision from all supervisors. • Preferred experience with marine industry • Familiar with heavy equipment • Must work in team environment • Color vision to recognize color coded objects • Lift and carry 50-75 lbs for several hundred feet Working conditions Special working conditions include; regular evening and weekend work, 12 hour shift work, working outdoors, working in various weather climates, ability to withstand working on the water and heights. Physical requirements This is a physically demanding job, one where the incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks, work in confined spaces, ascend and descend ladders while carrying equipment and exposure to weather climates. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
What you'll bring
- Reliable for designated schedule regardless of weather conditions
- Must be able to take instruction and supervision from all supervisors.
- Must work in team environment
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
- Preferred experience with marine industry