Deckhand

About the role

Stevens Towing Company, Inc. has a job opening for the position of deckhand. This position requires one to be away from home for approximately 28 days at a time and off of the tug for 14 days. This is not a position where you would come to work in the mornings and go home in the evenings. You are required to stay on the tug.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the non-engineering areas of the vessel in good condition by performing maintenance chores, such as repairing lines, chipping rust, painting and cleaning decks, cooking, cleaning the galley, cleaning the head, and other areas.
• Maintaining and operating deck equipment when docking or departing along with helping load and unload cargo.
• Standing watch and helping to look out for other vessels and obstructions.
• Lashing barges together into tow units, inspecting them periodically, and disconnecting them when the destination is reached.

Schedule

Deckhands should expect to work twelve (12) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period, rotating from a six (6) hour period of work to a six (6) hour period of rest.

Pay

Deckhands are compensated at $200/day.

Benefits

Upon reaching eligibility one may enroll in great company benefits consisting of group medical and dental, term life, short term disability, 401(k), paid vacations and major holidays.

Requirements

• Must have a maritime background and a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card issued by Homeland Security).
• First Aid & CPR certifications.
• A valid driver's license.
• Required to learn safety rules and become familiar with proper usage of safety equipment.
• Required to comply with all Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations and Procedures at all times under the direction of Stevens Towing Company, Inc.'s safety policies.
• Mariner applicants must be found fit for duty per United States Coast Guard or International mariner physical fitness requirements for employment.