Fleet Boat Deckhand- Freeport, TX

Kirby Corporation•Channelview, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Deckhands build tows by handling lines and cables to tie/untie barges and boats. Deckhands also perform scheduled vessel maintenance for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor. This is a deckhand position working on a fleet boat. This position does not follow the Tankerman Career Path. Those interested in working on a "live aboard" vessel that do not live within 45 minutes of Freeport area, should apply to the "Entry Level Inland Deckhand" or "Intermediate & Experienced Inland Deckhand" Position.

Requirements

Must live within 45 minutes of Freeport, TX.
Valid TWIC card must be in hand prior to applying.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years.
Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years.
Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10.
Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 10.
Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements.
Must be able to satisfy all company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C Benzene.
Valid state issued birth certificate required.
Valid social security card required.
Must be 18 years of age.
Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation.
Must be able to read and write English.
Ability to understand written and verbal orders.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company safety policy and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation.
Work under the supervision of the Master or designate.
Attaches and removes line and cables to and from the vessel, barges, docks and locks.
Carries coiled lines, ratchets, rigging, cables or other equipment from line lockers, deck lockers, or cables to attachment sites.
Makes attachments using manual or power winches to tighten lines or cables, and monitoring and adjusting lines and tension during towing, loading, discharging, locking or docking.
Unties and reties lines 4 to 8 times during loading and discharging in order to adjust for the changing height of the barge, relative to the height of other barges, the dock and the vessel.
Maintains vessel by performing scheduled maintenance and housekeeping such as sweeping, sougeing, chipping rusted metal, priming and painting.
Makes minor repairs such as tightening bolts, replacing fluid and air lines, hanging light bulbs, replacing equipment such as cables, winches, pumps and fan belts.
Uses tools such as hammers, fire axes, ratchets, hand winches, stripping pumps, needle guns and grinders with two hands.
Ability to use fire fighting equipment and spill containment equipment.