What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deckhand - Entry Level / Experienced position at Marquette Transportation Company (Voted Best Places to Work in KY 2023 & 2024)?
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: (www.marquettetrans.com)
****No relocation necessary - Live in your hometown and work on the water! ****
HIRING NOW:
We are currently seeking full-time experienced and entry level Deckhands to work on our vessels where you can move up faster than any other company in the industry.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
- Move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
- Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
- Assist with locking, sweeping and shoveling barges, etc.
- Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50-100 lbs.
- Working outdoors for extended periods of time, and in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Daily vessel housekeeping such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
- Check barges for water or leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces.
- Maintain vessel appearance to include washing, cleaning, chipping and painting the vessel.
- Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies to and from the vessel.
- Ability to assist in skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
- Put out sounders at the head of the barge (Linehaul Vessels).
- Assist in direct transfer including fuel, lubricants and bilge liquids.
- Periodic cleaning tasks to include trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting.
- Fleet/tow work (preparing barges for delivery to customers).
- Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to be away for periods of time as schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
- Experience preferred, but not necessary.
- Physical labor experience working in the outdoors is a plus.
- Reliable transportation.
- Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
- Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
- Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain it.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
- Must be able to handle and lift rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Explain any other information you feel qualifies you for a deckhand position.
- Are you able to work a 28/14 schedule? (28 days on a vessel and 14 days off)
Experience:
- Manual labor: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000