Deckhand
About The Position
Upper River Services is seeking a Deckhand for a seasonal position from early spring to late fall. This role involves working twelve (12) hour shifts, rotating between Day Shift (0600 - 1800) and Night Shift (1800-0600), with paid overtime after eight (8) hours. A commitment to shift completion is required, except in emergency situations. The Deckhand will work outside in varying temperatures, weather conditions, and daylight or darkness. This position is regulated by the United States Coast Guard and is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process, including a DOT-compliant drug test and physical evaluation. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to various DOT testing requirements.
Requirements
- Must be hired before August 31 to be eligible for the hiring bonus
- Must be able to wear Personal flotation devices
- Must be able to wear Gloves
- Must be able to wear Steel-toed boots
- Must be able to wear Hard hats
- Must be able to wear Ear and eye protection
- Must be able to wear Weather dictated clothing
- Must be able to wear Equipment designed to prevent inhaling of foreign substances
- 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; this includes but is not limited to the following: 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 your wages with our year-end bonus program
- $2,000.00 hiring bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
