Deckhand 1

Job Description
Deckhand
Levels 1-3

Summary

The Deckhand is responsible for outside deck or placement area site duties as assigned. They may consist of rope handling on dredge/boats, pump/cutter cleaning, painting, pressure washing, and general duties as assigned. Duties may also include work at shore based operations, spoil areas and placement areas.

This position reports to the Leverman.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling of ropes and cables in the dredge and boating process.
• Cleaning of pumps/cutters, utilizing small hand tools
• Ensure equipment is kept in a neat and orderly manner (items where they belong, ropes coiled neatly, interior and exterior cleaned and painted, etc.)
• Assisting in installation of pipelines over the water and onshore
• Maintaining housekeeping on floating equipment and placement area site
• Any other duties as assigned

Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid TWIC required
• Open water experience
• Prior deckhand experience preferred
• Operation of anchor barge winch equipment
• Ability to comply with safety rules and regulations
• Ability to work as directed and get your work done timely and correctly
• Ability to work away from home at remote project locations for extended durations
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be reliable and motivated
• Must be able to lift and carry 70lbs
• Must be able to push and pull at peak force of 150lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to stoop, twist, kneel and squat repetitively