***You MUST live within 45 minutes of Channelview, TX to be eligible for this position***
Deckhands build tows by handling lines and cables to tie/untie barges and boats. Deckhands also perform scheduled vessel maintenance and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by the Master or designate.
***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 Channelview, TX, should apply to the "Entry Level Inland Deckhand" or "Intermediate & Experienced Inland Deckhand" Position.
Responsibilities
Deckhands will adhere to company safety policy and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation.
Basic Functions:
WORK CONDITIONS
- The schedule is 14 days on/7 days off. 12 Hours shifts working 7 days and 7 nights.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold.
- Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to/from vessel location.
COMPENSATION
- $195/DAY, PLUS BENEFITS (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/401K, ETC.)
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Valid TWIC card must be in hand prior to applying. Need a TWIC card? Apply here.
- 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 pass 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
- Must not be color blind
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walk - Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day
- Step - Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal
- Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines)
- Climb - Must be able to climb a 90 degree vertical ladder 25-30 feet, and carry weight while climbing
- Grip/Hold/Pull - Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs
- Lift - Must be able to lift 75lbs.
- Lift & Carry - Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for approximately 350 feet
- Vision - Color vision and eyesight must be sufficient to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential. This requires an uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/40 in each eye
- Hearing - Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements
- Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required
- Smell - Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors
- Pulmonary Functions - Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 75%
- General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
- Equipment - Must be able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
- Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment