Fleet Deckhand - Westwego, LA

Job Description

Fleet Deckhand - Westwego, LA

The Fleet Deckhand is responsible for assisting with the safe, prudent, and efficient operation of a marine vessel by performing a variety of vessel-based tasks at the direction of the vessel’s Captain or Mate.

The Fleet Deckhand's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• General housekeeping duties and vessel maintenance checks, which may include, sweeping, mopping, painting, using power tools and keeping the deck orderly and clean so that operations can take place in a safe and professional working environment.
• Performs tasks associated with building and breaking tow.
• Inspecting, correcting, or notifying others of any conditions which affect safety of people or cargo.
• Examining cables, wires, and lines to ensure they are fit for use. Using tools to tighten or loosen same as needed.
• Effectively handling tow wires and cables to secure barges in a safe and environmentally appropriate fashion.
• Moving and operating portable pumps.
• Transferring and laying rigging, handling lines, shifting barges, dropping, or picking up barges, and checking over the tow as directed.
• Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required
• Participating in the company’s safety culture report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner
• Training in how to use the safety equipment on board and how to act in an emergency without endangering others or the vessel.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• A valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.) is required.
• Experience in Tugboat, Commercial Fishing, Oilfield, Heavy Equipment, Operations, Commercial Farming, and/or Shipyard Work is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with office personnel, vessel crew, and dock personnel both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to get along and work well with others in close quarters.
• Must be flexible and able to work any work schedule.
• Must be able to perform routine duties in all types of weather (hot, cold, dry, wet, slippery, icy) wearing personal protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, gloves, and steel toe boots.
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Strength and balance are essential, as you may be required to perform duties on a moving platform.
• Must satisfactorily complete a USCG DOT Drug and Alcohol screen.
• This job is classified as heavy work, which requires inside and outside work under various normal and adverse weather conditions, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling frequently; walking, climbing reaching over shoulder, hand/eye coordination, twisting, working around unprotected heights, working around moving machinery, repetitive actions with both hands and feet.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Jason Jambon  ​
Recruiter-  Abby Richard

City

Westwego

State

LA - Louisiana

Location Country

United States

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual per