Tenderboat Deckhand

Pine Bluff Materials, Co.•Ledbetter, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pine Bluff Materials in Ledbetter, KY is currently recruiting a tenderboat deckhand. Deckhand on a tenderboat. Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts as well as line haul boat crews. Position is intended to be a dinner bucket position on a 12 hour shift reporting to Boat location in Western Kentucky. Duty will rotate days, nights, and time off. Compensation will be at a daily rate with pay commensurate on experience. Pine Bluff Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.

Requirements

Deckhand experience preferred but not required
Ability and desire to work 12 hour shift required
Ability to do manual labor including lifting items at least as heavy as 75 pounds is required
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform repetitive bending and stooping is required
Must possess ability to swim and be comfortable working over or adjacent to water
Must have ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold
Must possess excellent communication skills and work well with all applicable entities involved in the process at all times
Dependable and consistent to report as scheduled

Nice To Haves

Experienced deckhand must have safe work experience
Experienced deckhand should have a good understanding of river conditions and change

Responsibilities

Communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts as well as line haul boat crews.
Recognize and communicate hazards and hazardous conditions.
Evaluate marine rigging and recognize rigging hazards.
Perform general labor onboard a tow boat that navigates the inland waterway system including; housekeeping on boat and barges, handle lines and cables to put boat and barges together or drop barges, chipping and painting and any and all maintenance and support functions for tow boat and barges.