Deckhand

Centerline Logistics Corporation • Channelview, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview
Maintain the vessels in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform work as directed by Captain and/or Mate of vessel as requested. Job includes pulling and handling heavy lines, wires, and hoses; working on oil and cargo barges; safely making and breaking tow with barges; general vessel maintenance; and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Previous Deckhand experience preferred
• Valid first aid/CPR certificate.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the captain or mate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Captain, Mate, co-workers, dispatchers, and customers in English.
• Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
• Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to perform the functions set forth in the attached job analysis which includes the ability to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, kneel while painting, climb onto barges (using “pigeon holes” in side of barge) and up and down ladders, and bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.
• Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Valid TWIC
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
• Previous work experience helpful but not necessary.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Deck must be cleaned and free of lines. Make up all tows as directed by Captain or Mate.
• Deckhands are to be trained to perform the following skills in addition to other skills required by the Captain or Mate.
• Work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools, cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware and power cords.
• Required to participate in any training, scheduled by supervisor.
• Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers.
• Make up and throw heaving lines.
• Perform lubrication services.
• Properly tie off barge tows.
• Give proper direction and distance signals and information.
• Use the radio.
• Steering the tug.
• Fuel tug.
• Empty trash, clean heads and galley daily.
• Remove all garbage and clean all decks at decrew.
• Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis.
• Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
• Cleaning heads on tugs daily.
• Loading supplies.
• General cleanup of tugs and barges.
• General cooking and galley duties as may be required.

Benefits

• The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements.
• 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements.
• All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees