Deck Hand

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Peel, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position, under the supervision of the Ferry Boat Supervisor, is responsible for performing routine manual labor in the operation of a ferry boat. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer. This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work long days and weekends.
• A pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity.
• Internal applicants who are already in a safety sensitive position will not be subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing; however, offers to internal applicants who are not in a safety-sensitive position will be contingent upon pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.
• Subject to additional drug/alcohol testing according to the provisions of the ArDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

Responsibilities

• Direct and position traffic onto barge.
• Disconnect and reconnect tug.
• Pick up litter and keep appearance of barge neat and orderly.
• Check to see that all safety devices on barge are in place and operational (fire extinguishers, life rings, cables, ropes, life jackets, etc.).
• Operate tractors, loaders, mowers and weed trimmers.
• Salt ferry barge and ramps in inclement weather.
• Replace cables on barge and tug.
• Put drinking water on ferry.
• Perform other activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed