Deckhands/Skilled Laborer II

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

We are seeking Deckhands/Skilled Laborer II (Marine projects) in the Tidewater area of Virginia (Chesapeake/Norfolk/Newport News, VA).

Must be willing to travel between Baltimore and Norfolk area, and work 12-hour shifts with an extended work schedule.

SUMMARY

Works onboard watercraft, such as barges, crew boats, push boats, and tug boats by performing the following duties.

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

• Handles lines to moor vessel to wharves, tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig towing lines.
• Handle pushing gear and mooring lines.
• Communicate via radio with Captain or Foreman giving distance and aids to navigation, as well as spotting obstructions and other vessels.
• Sweeps and washes decks to remove dirt, oil and debris; performs general housekeeping duties.
• Stands steering watches or lookout watches while underway.
• Moves controls or turns handwheels to tighten/loosen push cables.
• Loads or unloads material from vessels.
• Chip and clean rust spots on decks, hull and superstructure; prime and paint these areas.
• Lubricates machinery and equipment.
• Assists with performing maintenance of the vessel including caring for tools and equipment.
• Splices and repairs cables and ropes.
• Examines cables that holds vessels in tow and tightens cables to ensure vessels are snug.
• Works in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

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:

• Ability to follow directions;
• Handle lines to moor vessels;
• Handle basic hand tools, such as hammer, wrench, bar, ax, razor knife, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Merchant Marine and Able-Bodied Seaman credentials preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The work environment is on barges, boats and floating equipment, and accessing the work site may require climbing from barges, boats and floating equipment when they are at different levels above the water. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to