Deckhand

Upper River Services LLC • St. Paul, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Upper River Services is seeking a Deckhand for a seasonal position from early spring to late fall. This role involves twelve (12) hour shifts with paid overtime after eight (8) hours, rotating between day and night shifts. The schedule requires working six (6) days on followed by three (3) days off. Commitment to shift completion is essential, except in emergency situations. The job requires working outdoors in various temperatures, weather conditions, and in both daylight and darkness. Upper River Services does not have live-aboard vessels.

Requirements

• Must be able to wear personal flotation devices, gloves, steel-toed boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, weather-dictated clothing, and equipment designed to prevent inhaling of foreign substances.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces.
• Must be able to perform repetitive bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment.
• Must be able to walk on steel decks for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects ranging from less than ten (10lbs) pounds to weights in excess of one hundred (100 lbs) pounds.
• Must be hired before August 31 to be eligible for the hiring bonus.
• Subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements under 46 CFR Parts 4 and 16.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment screening process, including a DOT-compliant drug (including cannabis/THC) test and physical evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Handle lines, shore wires, and rigging to moor vessels to docks, lock walls, other vessels, or the river bank
• Build and break tow using rigging and lines
• Maintain the safety of the towboat and all barges in tow
• Remove excess water in cargo and tank compartments of vessels
• Place running lights about the tow as required for safe navigation
• Examine and repair lines and wires used to lash and moor vessels
• Maintain a lookout on the head of a tow
• Clean the vessel, including floor areas, emptying trash cans, stove, freezer, refrigerators, shower stalls, sinks, and toilets, polishing brass, dusting furniture and shelving, cleaning walls, ceilings, and windows
• Remove old paint and repaint decks and superstructures of vessels

Benefits

• Full benefit package available
• Opportunity to earn up to 10% of wages with year-end bonus program
• $2,000.00 hiring bonus (must be hired before August 31 to be eligible)

What This Job Offers

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