Fleet Boat Deckhand- Freeport, TX

Responsibilities

• Attaches and removes line and cables to and from the vessel, barges, docks and locks.
• This involves carrying coiled lines, ratchets, rigging, cables or other equipment from line lockers, deck lockers, or storage areas.
• Using manual or power winches to tighten lines or cables, and monitoring and adjusting lines and tension during towing, loading, discharging, locking or docking.
• Unties and reties lines 4 to 8 times during loading and discharging in order to adjust for the changing height of the barge, relative to the height of other barges, the dock and the vessel.
• Maintains vessel by performing scheduled maintenance and housekeeping such as sweeping, sooging, chipping rusted metal, priming and painting.
• Makes minor repairs such as tightening bolts, replacing fluid and air lines, hanging light bulbs, replacing equipment such as cables, winches, pumps and fan belts.
• Uses tools such as hammers, fire axes, ratchets, hand winches, stripping pumps, needle guns and grinders with two hands.

Qualifications

• Valid TWIC card must be in hand prior to applying.
• Need a TWIC card? Apply here.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years.
• Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10.
• Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 10.
• Must be able to pass company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C Benzene.
• Valid state issued birth certificate required.
• Valid social security card required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must not be color blind.

Physical Requirements

• Walk – Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day.
• Step - Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal.
• Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines).
• Climb - Must be able to climb a 90 degree vertical ladder 25-30 feet, and carry weight while climbing.
• Grip/Hold/Pull – Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs.
• Lift – Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Lift & Carry - Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for approximately 350 feet.
• Color Vision - Must possess a sense of color vision to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential.
• Hearing – Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements.
• Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required.
• Smell – Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors.
• Pulmonary Functions - Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 75%.
• General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
• Equipment - Must be able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
• Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment.

Compensation

$155/DAY, PLUS BENEFITS (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/401K, ETC.)