Deckhand

About the role

Upper River Services DOES NOT have live aboard vessels.

Working Schedule & Conditions

• Seasonal (early spring - late fall)
• Twelve (12) hour shifts; paid overtime after eight (8) hours
• Rotation between Day Shift (0600 - 1800) and Night Shift (1800 - 0600)
• Scheduled to work six (6) days on followed by three (3) days off
• Commitment to shift completion is required except for emergency situations
• Must work outside in varying temperatures, weather conditions, and daylight or darkness

Essential Functions

• Handle lines, shore wires, and rigging to moor vessels to docks, lock walls, other vessels, or the river bank
• Build and break tow using rigging and lines
• Maintain the safety of the towboat and all barges in tow
• Remove excess water in cargo and tank compartments of vessels
• Place running lights about the tow as required for safe navigation
• Examine and repair lines and wires used to lash and moor vessels
• Maintain a lookout on the head of a tow
• Clean the vessel; this includes but is not limited to the following: floor areas, emptying trash cans, stove, freezer, refrigerators, shower stalls, sinks, and toilets, polishing brass, dusting furniture and shelving, cleaning walls, ceilings, and windows
• Remove old paint and repaint decks and superstructures of vessels

Physical Demands

• Climbing ladders and stairs
• Entering confined spaces
• Repetitive bending and stooping
• Lifting heavy equipment
• Walking on steel decks for extended periods of time
• Lifting and carrying objects ranging from less than ten (10 lbs) pounds to weights in excess of one hundred (100 lbs) pounds

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

The use of PPE is required. Required PPE is provided by the Company. Must Be Able To Wear:

• Personal flotation devices
• Gloves
• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hats
• Ear and eye protection
• Weather dictated clothing
• Equipment designed to prevent inhaling of foreign substances

Pay

• Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00/Hour
• Opportunity to earn up to 10% of your wages with our year-end bonus program
• $2,000.00 hiring bonus (must be hired before August 31 to be eligible)

Benefits

Full benefit package available.