Lineboat- Deckhand (Rockport, IN)

 

 

Job ID:  504747

Materials Transport, Inc., a CRH Company, is Southern Indiana’s premier trucking transportation provider of quality aggregate materials.  With a fleet of 42 Tri & Quad Axle Tractor Trailers, we deliver excellence and value to customers in our market territory on a daily basis. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas.  CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.  CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

 

 

SUMMARY

Works aboard watercraft, such as switch boats and river boats, by performing the following duties.         

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

 

Handles lines, ratchets, cables and wenches as needed to tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig, barge, or tow

Sweeps and washes decks

Lowers and man’s lifeboat in case of emergencies

May stand watches while underway

Loads or unloads groceries and other supplies needed for the boat

Carries rigging, water hoses, and pumps to areas needed on boat or tow

Maintenance: Includes painting, chipping structures on boat as needed

Lubricates machinery and equipment

Splices and repairs cables and ropes

Examines cables that hold vessels in tow and tightens cables to ensure vessels are snug

Follows all rules of safety.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPEREINCE

High school diploma or equivalent; plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

A deckhand should know:

How to secure lines properly

How to tie towing lines and backing lines

How to lay fore and aft lines

Difference between port and starboard

How to properly draft barges

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees including helping pilot land tow via radio.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS