AB Deckhand, Licensed

Centerline Logistics Corporation • Bayonne, NJ

5d

About The Position

An AB that’s wants to take their career to the next level. You will be learning to operate the vessel while still doing deckhand duties. Will be responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of petroleum products between barges, ships, and facilities including completion of bills of lading and gauge reports.

Requirements

• Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with Mate of Towing TOAR preferred
• Two (2) years or greater experience as deckhand.
• Ability to think and respond quickly to emergency situations (oil spills, mechanical failures, etc.).
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain professional relations with customers.
• Must have physical ability to maneuver cargo hoses, handle barge lines and board vessels by use of an Accommodation ladder, Jacob’s ladder or tugboat.
• Must possess good communication skills by voice and/or visual hand signals.
• Ability to complete accurate paperwork.
• Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Knowledge of company safety practices.
• Valid first aid/CPR training certificate.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.
• Valid TWIC.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document with Mate of Towing TOAR preferred

Responsibilities

• Learning to operate the vessel under command of officer on watch.
• Complete TOAR upon being hired, dependent on route
• Assist in voyage planning and weather routing
• Deck must be cleaned and free of lines.
• Make up all tows as directed by Captain or Mate.
• Work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools, cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware and power cords.
• Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers.
• Required to participate in any training, scheduled by supervisor.
• Give proper direction and distance signals and information.
• Use the radio.
• Steering the tug.
• Fuel tug.
• Remove all garbage and clean all decks at decrew.
• Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis.
• Clean heads on tugs daily.
• Load supplies.
• General cleanup of tugs and barges.
• General cooking and galley duties as may be required.
• Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.

Benefits

• The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements.
• 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements.
• All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees