Deckhand

Ergon, Inc•Vicksburg, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc., has an opening for a Deckhand at its Vicksburg location. If you are a hard-working person who likes to work with your hands and be proud of the physical work that you accomplish, then this might be a job that you would enjoy. EMIS services vessels and tows and works with other crews in a team environment. Our crews do not live aboard the vessels, which allows you more time at home instead of being gone weeks at a time in other marine jobs. Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. EMIS is a subsidiary with facilities that support marine traffic up and down the Mississippi River. Our facilities are located in Vicksburg, MS, Memphis, TN, and Wood River, IL. Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing

Requirements

Must be eighteen years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Physically fit to perform manual labor
Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend written instructions, documents, etc.
Must be able to swim
Must obtain or be in possession of a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card)
Must have a valid Driver's License
The person selected must be able to work in any environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

Responsibilities

Complete Deckhand Job Qualification Workbook within 90 days of employment
Complete Vessel Orientation within 12 hours of boarding a vessel
Deckhands and crewmembers are responsible for his own health, safety and hygiene
Train under the guidance of the captain and an experienced deckhand to learn the duties of a deckhand
Use proper PPE while aboard any EMIS or customer vessel or dock
Ask questions and understand the safe way to perform a task before attempting to do it
Be familiar with company policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations abiding by them at all times
Responsible for reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the captain and taking action to prevent accidents
Assume the responsibilities of Deckhand as he is trained to perform them (refer to Deckhand Job Profile for these responsibilities)
Responsible for various other duties assigned by the captain which may vary from vessel to vessel
Assist other personnel when needed