Dredging Deckhand
Next Gen Logistics•Houma, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Dredging Deckhand’s primary duties are associated with the operation of the dredge, support vessels and project site equipment. This is not a live-on dredge. We provide per diem, and employees are responsible for their lodging and meals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of satisfactory dredging experience.
- The position requires 12-hour workdays 7 days a week.
- Willingness to travel and work in remote jobsite locations for extended periods.
- Must be reliable and motivated.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
- Must be able to work outside for entire shift in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet) required.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Drug screening and background check required.
- Ability to work 84-hour work week
- Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Secure mooring lines to the dredge, scows, dredge tender or attending plant
- Splice and repair cables and towing ropes
- Assist with the lubrication of deck machinery
- Load and unload materials from the dredge, deck barges, scows and miscellaneous dredging equipment
- Sweep and wash down all decks on the dredge and attending plant
- Chip and paint decks and superstructure of the dredge
- Assist with work on the pontoon line, submerge line, scow or attending plant
- Assist with work on the anchors and spud systems
- Assist with cleaning of the pump and work on the cutter head
- Abide by company and worksite safety policies
Benefits
- Per diem
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k (with company match)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
