Deck Hand

American Electric Power•Metropolis, IL

About The Position

The Deckhand, under the direction of the Pilot, is responsible for duties associated with handling and loading barges within the harbor. The role includes rigging and securing barges, communicating with the pilot house and other employees, maintaining barge and deck equipment, and performing railcar and yard-equipment tasks. Work follows the company’s safety rules, operating regulations, and practices. The position requires shiftwork consisting of seven consecutive 12-hour workdays followed by seven days off. The stated compensation range is $39.26–$39.26.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED equivalency.
Ability to work shiftwork consisting of seven consecutive 12-hour shifts followed by seven days off.

Responsibilities

Properly rig barges and secure them to the boat using appropriate rigging and deck equipment.
Handle lines, rigging, and barges; secure barges or the boat to mooring facilities, other barges, or the bank.
Ride barges within the harbor and signal information to the pilot house to guide the pilot into the proper landing position.
Inspect and maintain barge decks and perform pumping duties.
Clean and hose down decks; properly store and load equipment; clean the pilot house, lounges, bathrooms, galley, and engineer rooms.
Obtain freeboard, draft, and list readings on barges and relay the information to the barge loader control cab to support proper loading.
Communicate effectively with other employees using the company radio system.
Maintain required records and inspection sheets.
Couple and uncouple railcars; signal locomotive operators to indicate proper movements or stops; operate switches; and set and release brakes.
Inspect, check, clean, and make minor adjustments to conveyor, coal-handling, and yard equipment.
Follow company safety rules, operating regulations, and practices, and report unsafe conditions.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.