Deckhand

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Saint Louis, MO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Works as a Deckhand performing maintenance and repair of the deck and general housekeeping on dredges, towboats, barges, and other floating plant vessels. The position supports vessel movements and safe operations, and may be assigned other essential District work, such as plant repairs and maintenance at the Service Base, during layup periods from dredging operations. The job has no education qualification requirement. Applicants must be eligible under one or more of the listed employment authority categories and provide proof of eligibility. Experience may be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work; no specific length of training or experience is required, but applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.

Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination following a background investigation. A valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle operated may be required based on site-specific job requirements and must be maintained. The position requires pre-employment and periodic medical examinations or evaluations under the District Medical Surveillance Program, may require personal protective clothing or equipment, and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A one-year probationary period may be required. Proof of U.S. citizenship and direct deposit are required.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to perform Deckhand work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Demonstrate skills handling ropes and wire ropes; operating barge winches, boat winches, and/or ratchets to fleet river barges; removing chipped or scaling paint; and performing housekeeping or maintenance such as cleaning, sweeping, and polishing.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation.
• Reliability and dependability as a Deckhand.
• Good work practices, including keeping work areas neat, clean, and in order.
• A valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle operated, if required by site-specific job requirements, and ability to maintain it.
• Complete required pre-employment and periodic physical examinations or evaluations under the District Medical Surveillance Program.
• Complete required drug and alcohol testing, including DA Form 7412 for certain civilian safety-sensitive positions.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet eligibility requirements for at least one of the listed employment authority categories and provide supporting documents.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with docking and undocking to support watercraft movements.
• Secure lines between watercraft and tug through line lash-up.
• Follow radio instructions to ensure safe vessel operations.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform general housekeeping.
• Clean, wash, scrub, and chip rust as part of daily housekeeping and preparation for painting.
• During dredging layup periods, perform other essential District work, including repairs and maintenance of plant at the Service Base, according to individual qualifications and skills.

Benefits

• Transportation subsidies are available for mass transit users.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

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