Deckhand

Livestock Nutrition Center • Keota, OK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Livestock Nutrition Center is seeking a hardworking, safety-focused Deckhand to assist with barge movement, operations, maintenance, and safety. The role may expand to include additional responsibilities as business needs require. The position is regularly scheduled and includes an on-call component because of daily barge movements. The Deckhand works as part of a crew and takes direction from the boat captain.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work safely.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate distances and directions over a radio.
• Reliable, regular, on-time attendance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including regular weekends and on-call work.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varied weather, on the water, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work well with a team and take directions from the boat captain.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Willingness to submit to background and drug checks and provide employment references.
• Ability to pass a USCG-accepted Color Vision Test to recognize colors, navigation markings, and coded objects.
• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift and up to 6 hours at a time.
• Frequent walking and standing on vessel decks during navigation and inspections.
• Ability to regularly carry, move, push, pull, and/or lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, gangways, and stairways between vessel levels.
• Ability to maintain balance on moving, wet, or uneven surfaces.
• Occasional bending and stooping.
• Ability to reach while operating controls, handling equipment, and accessing storage areas.
• Hand dexterity to operate controls, radios, navigation equipment, and tools.
• Ability to read navigation instruments, identify markers and vessel lights, and maintain situational awareness.
• Ability to hear radio communications, alarms, machinery sounds, and crew instructions.
• Ability to work extended shifts, commonly 8 hours or longer, while maintaining alertness and operational awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Vessel, barge engine, or machinery maintenance experience.
• Marine industry experience.
• Heavy equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Switch and fleet barges.
• Transfer and lay rigging.
• Handle lines, including splicing and throwing lines.
• Stand lookout.
• Assist in making locks and bridges.
• Operate boat and barge winches.
• Secure vessels and barges to docks.
• Build, break, and check tow in all weather conditions.
• Help ensure products are transported safely to their destinations.
• Assist with towboat engine maintenance.
• Inspect barges for damage and leaks, including occasional entry into confined spaces.
• Complete daily and periodic vessel and barge maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Report vessel condition information to the Tugboat Pilot.
• Follow safety requirements, policies, and procedures in the employee manual and safety meetings.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Benefits

• All full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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