Job Description
Overview The primary responsibility of the Fleet Deckhand is to safely support Magnolia Fleet Operations.
Responsibilities - Work directly with vessel crew and shore-side staff to ensure they have the skills and resources necessary to achieve the company’s goals.
- Handles lines, ties up barges in fleets or to docks.
- Assist in making locks or bridges if applicable.
- The Deckhand will build and break tow using all necessary equipment.
- Must catch a line on deck fittings; work lines at locks; cast lines free when getting underway; and assist in the navigation of the boat.
- Conduct onboard maintenance, repairs, and upkeep.
- Chipping and painting
- General housekeeping and cleaning of the vessel.
- Cooking
- Oil changes
- Lubricating machinery and equipment
- Maintaining and ensuring the quality control of the motor vessel’s Preventive Maintenance System
- Inspects machinery, equipment
- Conducts on-site surveys of vessel equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.
- Complete all required computer-based training as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Qualifications - Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
- The employee must meet physical requirements including, but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
- Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)
- Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 40 feet
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Qualifications - Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC.
- Must have a valid/current driver’s license.
- Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends.
- Reside within 75 miles of the fleet assigned.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Gangs, Weekend work,