Deckhand

Description

Summary: This Deckhand role involves handling lines, maintaining vessel safety, cleaning, and performing essential maintenance tasks on barges and towboats. Highlights: 1. Engage in critical vessel mooring and tow building operations. 2. Ensure safety and cleanliness of towboats and barges. 3. Perform varied physical tasks in outdoor conditions. DECKHAND FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE AVAILABLE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO 10% OF YOUR WAGES WITH OUR YEAR-END BONUS PROGRAM PLUS A $2,000.00 HIRING BONUS MUST BE HIRED BEFORE AUGUST 31 TO BE ELIGIBLE Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00/Hour Upper River Services DOES NOT have live aboard vessels. Working Schedule & Conditions: Seasonal (early spring - late fall) Twelve (12) hour shifts; paid overtime after eight (8) hours Rotation between Day Shift (0600 - 1800) and Night Shift (1800-0600) Scheduled to work six (6) days on followed by three (3) days off Commitment to shift completion is required except for emergency situations Must work outside in varying temperatures, weather conditions, and daylight or darkness Essential Functions: Handle lines, shore wires, and rigging to moor vessels to docks, lock walls, other vessels, or the river bank Build and break tow using rigging and lines Maintain the safety of the towboat and all barges in tow Remove excess water in cargo and tank compartments of vessels Place running lights about the tow as required for safe navigation Examine and repair lines and wires used to lash and moor vessels Maintain a lookout on the head of a tow Clean the vessel; this includes but is not limited to the following: floor areas, emptying trash cans, stove, freezer, refrigerators, shower stalls, sinks, and toilets, polishing brass, dusting furniture and shelving, cleaning walls, ceilings, and windows Remove old paint and repaint decks and superstructures of vessels Physical Demands: Climbing ladders and stairs Entering confined spaces Repetitive bending and stooping Lifting heavy equipment Walking on steel decks for extended periods of time Lifting and carrying objects ranging from less than ten (10lbs) pounds to weights in excess of one hundred (100 lbs) pounds Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): The use of PPE is required. Required PPE is provided by the Company. Must be able to wear: Personal flotation devices Gloves Steel-toed boots Hard hats Ear and eye protection Weather dictated clothing Equipment designed to prevent inhaling of foreign substances Upper River Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training, and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. Click Here to Apply or use the link below https://ursi.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1783418-90995.html