Deckhand 2

JOHN W STONE OIL DISTRIBUTOR LLCGretna, LA
Onsite

About The Position

John W. Stone Oil Distributor, LLC is the local leader in dockside, mid-streaming, and offshore fueling along the Mississippi River, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Venice, Louisiana, and into the Gulf of Mexico. This position is for a Deckhand, working onboard Company Vessels with a work schedule of 14 days on / 7 days off. The home port for this role is located in Gretna, Louisiana.

Requirements

  • At Least 18 Years of Age
  • Reliable Transportation to and from Work
  • High School Diploma (or its equivalent)
  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • At Least Six Months of Heavy Manual-Labor Work Experience
  • No Experience as a Credentialed Tankerman-PIC
  • Passing a drug screen
  • Passing a fit-for-duty physical examination

Responsibilities

  • Perform general maintenance and housecleaning on vessel, tow, and equipment
  • Maintain cleanliness of vessel, tow, and equipment
  • Maintain equipment in good working order and condition
  • Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions
  • Maintain barges in tow
  • Offload trash and used filters
  • Clean, scrape, chip, and paint vessel
  • Repair flame screens
  • Make and break tow
  • Assist the vessel and tow in making locks
  • Drop, spot, and switch barges at docks
  • Make couplings
  • Operate winches and ratchets
  • Line-handling and rigging
  • Stand as lookout, or ride the head of the tow as a lookout
  • Communicate via a VHF radio
  • Assist Tankerman in liquid cargo transfer operations
  • Conduct soundings on liquid cargo tanks using gauge tape or gauge stick
  • Complete and submit paperwork
  • Cook and prepare meals
  • Develop knowledge of heaters
  • Troubleshoot problems
  • Live and work in close quarters onboard a vessel for weeks at a time
  • Adhere to and comply with company and safety policies, United States Coast Guard Regulations, and environmental laws and regulations

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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