Deckhand

Marquette Transportation • Paducah, KY

3d

About The Position

The Deckhand supports vessel and tow operations by building and checking tows, moving rigging and equipment, maintaining barges and vessels, and assisting with transfers and fleet work. The position involves physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather, with schedules generally consisting of 28 days away and 14 days at home. Duties also include vessel housekeeping, cleaning crew living quarters, and performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Must be able to be away from home for periods of time; schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
• Must meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
• Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain one.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to handle and lift rigging weighing up to 75–100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Deckhand experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Physical labor experience working outdoors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and check tows using tools and equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps, and wires or cables.
• Move and stack rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
• Move pumps and hoses around barges and place hoses in wing tanks or voids to remove water.
• Assist with locking, sweeping, and shoveling barges.
• Carry rigging, pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50–100 pounds.
• Perform daily vessel housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
• Check barges for water or leaks, including climbing into confined spaces when required.
• Maintain vessel appearance by washing, cleaning, chipping, and painting.
• Assist with stocking and delivering supplies to and from the vessel.
• Assist with skiff operations so crew members can go ashore and come aboard.
• Put out sounders at the head of the barge on Linehaul Vessels.
• Assist with direct transfers involving fuel, lubricants, and bilge liquids.
• Perform periodic cleaning, including trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding, and painting.
• Perform fleet and tow work, including preparing barges for delivery to customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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