Fleet Utility Worker
About The Position
This shoreside position performs facility and fleet maintenance and upkeep. It does not require service as a crew member on any specific vessel. The role includes coordinating fleet and facility services, maintaining grounds and emergency-response supplies and equipment, managing waste facilities, completing assigned maintenance projects, and performing light carpentry and general repair work. Work is primarily outdoors on barges and docks, with minimal documentation work in a shared office at the Channelview facility. The position involves rotating 10- to 12-hour shifts, with occasional weekend and on-call responsibilities.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain a CDL if necessary.
- Ability to work weekends if needed.
- Light carpentry skills.
- General construction and repair knowledge.
- Basic computer skills.
- Understanding and implementation of safety protocols, including emergency procedures, hazardous-material handling, and PPE requirements.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues related to barge safety, equipment, and cargo operations.
- Ability to adapt to diverse environments, unexpected situations, and changing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with others to support safe and smooth operations.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to adapt to changing weather conditions.
- Ability to work around water.
- Ability to lift no more than 50 pounds at a time, with frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally push or pull equipment or tools up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand 6–8 hours per day, walk 2–3 hours per day, and sit 1–2 hours per day.
- Ability to frequently climb ladders or stairs, up to 10 times per shift.
- Ability to occasionally crawl or move through enclosed spaces for internal inspections.
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Deckhand experience preferred.
- Mechanical experience preferred.
- Construction experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Handle lines.
- Coordinate fleet services.
- Coordinate facility services.
- Maintain fleet grounds.
- Maintain facility grounds.
- Purchase supplies for day-to-day operations.
- Complete projects assigned by the fleet maintenance coordinator.
- Maintain inventory of emergency supplies.
- Maintain inventory and readiness of hurricane-response equipment.
- Coordinate daily management of waste facilities, including trash and oil.
- Perform carpentry work.
- Operate small equipment, including lawn equipment, tractors, and ATVs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
