AB Deckhand

Centerline Logistics Corporation•Seattle, WA

4d•$394 - $424•Onsite

About The Position

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 and assist Engineer 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

Valid USCG AB endorsement required.
Must be legally eligible to enter Canadian Territory.
Must be able to comprehend, 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.
Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Must have a valid first aid certificate.
Must have CPR training.
Complete HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Permanent residence in Washington or Oregon preferred.
Previous work experience helpful but not necessary.

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.
Use the radio
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
Steering the tug
Fuel tug
Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis
Empty trash, clean heads and galley daily
Remove all garbage and clean all decks at decrew
Cleaning heads on tugs daily.
Loading supplies.
General cleanup of tugs and barges.
General cooking and galley duties as may be required.
Obtain Tankerman PIC endorsement after one (1) year of employment.