Deckhand

T. Parker Host•Braithwaite, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In 2019, T. Parker Host acquired United Bulk Terminals (UBT) on Mile 55 of the Mississippi River as one of the largest bulk terminals in the U.S. Gulf, specializing in coal and petcoke. This 1,200 acre property in Davant, Louisiana is capable of extensive loading, discharging and storage – with deep-water docks, fleeting capacity for 500 barges and over 40 pieces of heavy equipment to handle cargo loads. Since the acquisition, HOST has made extensive improvements in systems and equipment, making the facility safer, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient to better serve our customers.

Requirements

TWIC
Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time
Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
Ability to work 2 weeks on / 1 week off schedule (unless otherwise agreed), around the clock shifts and holidays and weekends
Willingness and ability to be flexible
Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
Must be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders.
Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)
Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges using heavy lines, winches, and mechanical tools for repairs
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 160 feet
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to conduct crew changes at the United Bulk Terminals Davant

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Deckhand aboard a tug engaged in fleet work

Responsibilities

Work with Captain to ensure the safe and reliable daily operation of their push boat
Work with Captain to ensure safe and reliable daily movements of the United Bulk Terminals fleet
Make-up and break down tug to/from barges
Inspect and, if necessary, pump barge voids
Inspect fleet mooring equipment, including dolphins, monopiles, buoys, cables and lines
Install, remove and inspect barge navigation/running lights as necessary
Maintain barge mooring lines and cut/splice new lines as necessary
Tie up barges as directed and assist shoreside line handlers
Handle line boat rigging and account for facility owned rigging
Communicate in clear, well-spoken English with other crew members in person and over radios
Perform regularly scheduled routine and emergency maintenance and repair of primary tug, barges and assist tugs, including chipping, scaling and painting
Handle lines on barge/tug and dock when required
Perform general cleaning of Tug as directed by Captain or Port Captain
Perform general and preventative maintenance of tug machinery as directed by the Captain or Port Captain