Deckhand

Job Summary

This is a culture of high involvement and agility, where employees collaborate to foster mutual care for one another and demonstrate a shared commitment to common goals. Successful candidates for this position are strong team players with a dedication to quality and safety in the workplace. They are resilient and persistently drive for results in an ever-changing environment. Candidates have a high energy level and continually work for learning and improvement opportunities.

Brief Description of Job

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant carrying out of assigned duties. Primary function of a Deckhand is to build and break tow, prepare barges for loading and unloading cargo, perform planned maintenance on equipment and tools, and perform regular clean-up work as assigned by supervisor.

What You’ll Do

• Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
• Perform general housekeeping duties such as painting, brushing, and lubricating.
• Loading and unloading supplies and materials from dock or other vessels.
• Perform general upkeep of vessel maintenance, including chipping, sanding, painting, cleaning, changing oil and filters.
• Splice and repair wire cables and ropes.
• Perform visual inspections for leaks, damage, and loose rigging.
• Understand and implement all company safety rules, procedures and policies as stated in the Employee Handbook, Memorandum Binder, and the RCP manual.
• Notify supervisor of any potential barge problems.
• Ensure that all walking or work areas on barges are free of cargo spillage or any kind of debris.
• Inspect all rigging, ratchets, and deck winches to ensure that they are all in good working order.
• Perform all other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, along with holding a current valid driver's license.
• Experience Requirements: Must have the physical capability and motivation to perform any and all duties required. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position as well as the ability to work safely and effectively as a supervisor and team member. Must be polite, respectful, and fair in all contacts. Must have the ability to concentrate fully on each assigned task in order to perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.

Position Competencies

This is a culture of high involvement and agility, where employees collaborate to foster mutual care for one another and demonstrate a shared commitment to common goals. Successful candidates for this position are strong team players with a dedication to quality and safety in the workplace. They are resilient and persistently drive for results in an ever-changing environment. Candidates have a high energy level and continually work for learning and improvement opportunities.

Compensation

The compensation grade for this position is U029-680. The compensation range is $151.43 - $151.43.

Physical Demands

The physical demand level for this job is H – Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

American Electric Power (AEP) is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.