Foss Deckhand/Engineer Richmond, CA

Saltchuk Resources•Richmond, CA

25d

About The Position

The Deckhand/Engineer is responsible under the direction of the Captain and Leverman to assist in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the dredge and associated machinery and equipment. The Deckhand/Engineer is responsible for monitoring and tending barge equipment during loads and offloads to include line-handling, operating machinery + conveyor belts, and engine room rounds. During down time the Deckhand/Engineer will assist maintaining equipment to include deck preservation, fabrication, and machinery repair. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Organizational and communication skills for effective teamwork.
Ability to think through unexpected events effectively.
Ambition, creativity, resolve, common sense and good judgment for effective problem solving.
Administrative skills to maintain records and inventories.
Basic computer literacy.
Must join the Inland Boatmen's Union within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver's license from State of residence.
Valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) with Ordinary Seaman endorsement (OS)
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

Nice To Haves

Commercial maritime experience, to include line handling and seamanship.
Welding/fabrication experience, pipe-fitting.
Aptitude for operating machinery, previous experience with heavy machinery.
Basic Hydraulics
Basic Electrical
Basic Mechanics
Basic Rigging

Responsibilities

Assist in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the dredge and associated machinery and equipment.
Monitoring and tending barge equipment during loads and offloads to include line-handling, operating machinery + conveyor belts, and engine room rounds.
Assist maintaining equipment to include deck preservation, fabrication, and machinery repair.

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