Deckhand

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Deckhand works for the Missouri River Project Office and performs duties on floating platforms, including towboats, barges, and loading docks. The position involves handling lines and moorings; making soundings; setting gangplanks; attaching and removing hoisting and hook lines; operating deck equipment; and assisting with minor repairs and painting of floating plant and working equipment. The Deckhand also operates motor vehicles weighing 22,000 pounds or more and motorboats up to 26 feet long on rivers and lakes. The work includes directing movement of towboats and barges to tie the tow together, dock, and position it for work. The position is full-time, with potential for extended hours and overtime depending on mission requirements. It is subject to suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, random drug and alcohol testing, and required medical examinations. The employee works outdoors over water and around moving machinery and equipment, with frequent physical exertion and associated workplace hazards.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Screen-out qualification: ability to perform common operational duties on deck and engine-room machinery and equipment; operate small watercraft 26 feet and less; and operate vehicles such as pickup trucks with trailers and dump trucks.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license, a Class 1 motorboat license, and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must complete pre-employment, periodic, and/or pre-termination medical examinations.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination, including a background investigation.
• Must undergo random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties on floating platforms such as towboats, barges, and loading docks.
• Handle lines and moorings to secure boats, barges, and equipment.
• Make soundings, set gangplanks, and attach or remove hoisting and hook lines.
• Operate deck equipment such as power winches, water pumps, and cables.
• Assist with minor repairs and painting of floating plant and working equipment.
• Operate motor vehicles on land weighing 22,000 pounds or more.
• Operate motorboats up to 26 feet in length on rivers and lakes.
• Direct movement of towboats and barges to tie the tow together, dock, and position it for work.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed