Deckhand

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

Marquette is hiring a Deckhand to support vessel and barge operations. The position involves building and checking tows, handling rigging and other equipment, maintaining barges and vessels, assisting with transfers and skiff operations, and completing housekeeping and related tasks. Work takes place outdoors for extended periods and in varying weather conditions. Schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.

Requirements

• Must be able to be away for extended periods; schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years old to board a vessel.
• Must meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
• Must have a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain one.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be able to handle and lift rigging weighing up to 75–100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Physical labor experience working outdoors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and check tows using tools and equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps, and wires or cables.
• Move and stack rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
• Move pumps and hoses around barges and place hoses in wing tanks or voids to remove water.
• Assist with locking, sweeping, shoveling, and other barge tasks.
• Carry rigging, pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50–100 pounds.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Perform daily vessel housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
• Check barges for water or leaks, including climbing into confined spaces when necessary.
• Maintain vessel appearance through washing, cleaning, chipping, and painting.
• Assist with stocking and delivering supplies to and from the vessel.
• Assist with skiff operations so crew members can go ashore and come aboard.
• Put out sounders at the head of the barge on Linehaul Vessels.
• Assist in direct transfers of fuel, lubricants, and bilge liquids.
• Perform periodic cleaning tasks, including trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding, and painting.
• Prepare barges for delivery to customers as part of fleet and tow work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Holiday pay
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Other incentives

What This Job Offers

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