Deckhand 2

JOHN W STONE OIL DISTRIBUTOR LLC•Gretna, LA

1d•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