Deckhand

Job Description

Tradition meets innovation at the historic Port of Baltimore. The well-located domestic and international hub was founded in 1706 and now boasts state-of-the-art facilities.

Baltimore has become one of busiest ports on the East Coast, handling annually over 30 million tons of cargo from automobiles to zinc.

McAllister Towing has been a steadfast contributor to the port's success since 1980, providing the Upper Chesapeake Bay and surrounding areas with outstanding docking, undocking, towing, dredge services, and general harbor assist services.

McAllister Towing of Baltimore is seeking highly qualified individuals to serve as Utility Deckhands. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below :

Utility Deckhand

Reports to :

The Utility Deckhand reports to the Captain.

Supervises : None

None

Description of Duties :

Maintain compliance with the quality, safety and environmental management system as detailed in the McAllister Operations Manual.

Assist Port Engineer in operation and maintenance of all onboard machinery in accordance with the policies and procedures in the Vessel Operations Manual.

Performs Planned Maintenance in accordance with the Vessel Operations Manual.

Completes repairs as directed by the Port Engineer.

Completes, submits and maintains required engineering reports, forms and logs.

Participates in all training, drills and exercises.

Performs assigned firefighting, man overboard and abandon ship duties as assigned on the Station Bill.

Projects a positive company image and maintain professional, amicable relationships with customers, pilots, terminal personnel and the public at all times.

Makes up the tow, dropping, spotting, and switching barges at docks.

Assists the vessel and tow making locks.

Stands lookout, or riding the head of the tow as lookout.

Storing, securing and typing down all cargo being transported.

Handles hoses used for the safe transfer of fuels, oil, water and other chemicals.

Loading and off-loading supplies and grub to and from the vessel.

Performs various tasks necessary to carry out the above, such as making a coupling, operating winches and ratchets and line handling, including splicing and throwing lines.

Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as assigned by the Capitan or his relief.

While the tug is tied up to the pier, maintain slack or take up slack in mooring lines to allow for the rise and fall of the tide.

McAllister crewmembers are accountable for their own health, safety, and cleanliness. He or she shall keep their living quarters in a clean, sanitary condition, and will maintain proper personal hygiene.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential, any rating (QMED preferred, but not necessary).

STCW Certification a plus

Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

High school diploma or equivalent.

Deck and Engine experience on a tug, fishing or other type of vessel

Pass pre-employment drug test.

Pass pre-employment physical.

Physical Requirements :

The unpredictable, ever-changing and inherently dangerous nature of tug and towing operations require the Engineer to be physically qualified to ensure his / her own safety, as well as that of the vessel and crew.

Specific physical requirements include :

Adequate vision (i.e., absent any color blindness or impairment that cannot be corrected with prescription lenses).

Adequate hearing.

Capable of walking and standing on wet surfaces for extended periods of time.

Able to handle heavy lines and operate heavy machinery.

Ability to hoist oneself up and over a 12-inch wide, 6 foot high barrier.

Sufficient strength to :

• Lift 100 lbs. from deck to waist level;
• Lift 50 lbs. from deck to shoulder level;

Lift 35 lbs. from deck to overhead; and

Pull (drag) 120 lbs. at least 20 feet

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated.

Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer :

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and / or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Last updated : 2024-08-21