SDTS Ordinary Seaman
About The Position
We are seeking an Ordinary Seaman (OS) to perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas and equipment. Scales, buffs, and paints deck and superstructure; sweeps and washes deck; splices wire and rope; breaks out, rigs, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear; secures cargo; launches and recovers boats. May rig and operate specialty winches and handle and stow operations support equipment. In addition, when assigned, to watch obstructions in the path of vessel, steering vessel, serving on security patrol and standing gangway watch.
Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis
- Ability to work on decks, rigging, boats, and confined spaces in all weather conditions
- Ability to climb ladders, stand, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods
- Ability to work safely around machinery, moving equipment, and cargo-handling gear
- Successful completion of background screening
- Credential verification
- Drug testing requirements
Responsibilities
- Scales, buffs, and paints deck and superstructure
- Sweeps and washes deck
- Splices wire and rope
- Breaks out, rigs, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear
- Secures cargo
- Launches and recovers boats
- Rigs and operates specialty winches and handle and stow operations support equipment
- Watches obstructions in the path of vessel
- Steers vessel
- Serves on security patrol
- Stands gangway watch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
