Deckhand

WepferMarine of Caruthersville LLC • Caruthersville, MO

67d • $180 - $240 • Onsite

About The Position

WEPFER MARINE, INC. OPERATES HARBOR AND FLEETING SERVICES. THIS IS A 12-HOUR WORK DAY AND YOU GO HOME EVERY DAY AND NIGHT. THIS IS NOT A LIVE-ON BOAT POSITION OR LINE HAUL POSITION.

Requirements

• Obtain TWIC card
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successfully pass pre-employment screening including but not limited to drug and alcohol testing.
• The physical work demand for this position are classified as very heavy work, during which the employee will exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force consistently to move objects when making tow or performing other tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Live within a 30-45 minute commute from the worksite.

Responsibilities

• Assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of products at ports across the inland waterway system.
• Build and break tow by using lines, wires, ratchets and stationary winches.
• Perform a variety of tasks which include but not limited to standard housekeeping duties, painting, chipping, transferring rigging, vessel and barge maintenance, midstream fuel transfers, cooking, assisting in making bridges and locks, etc.
• Perform duties in all types of weather, day and night, while the vessel is underway.
• Be capable of lifting or moving objects that are heavy and awkward.
• Adhere to Wepfer Marine, Inc. policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and other legal requirements.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Captain.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED