Deckhand

1. Summary

• • Responsible for assisting and preparing barge and equipment for loading and/ or unloading of various cargoes. Work is in a marine environment. Working in all weather conditions. Rotational shift work is required

2. Functional Responsibilities

• • Inspect cables and/or other various rigging components
  • General rigging of equipment on deck
  • May perform minor maintenance on equipment and other machinery
  • Responsible for providing directional signals to crane operators (Flagging)
  • Sweep and clean decks, barges, and ship holds and ensure proper housekeeping standards
  • Clear all walking areas of trip hazards and dangerous materials
  • Clean excess oil/grease from equipment and work area
  • Fuel equipment as necessary
  • Work with hand tools (shovels, sledgehammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)
  • Painting/needle gunning and general upkeep of the crane rig
  • Clean and maintain quarters.
  • Report ALL incidents through company’s reporting protocol
  • Support company safety initiatives
  • Demonstration of knowledge of all required competencies
  • Perform other duties as required

3. Required Skills

• • Experience is preferred, but not necessary to apply
  • Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety manuals, operations instructions, and policies/procedures.
  • Ability to write reports and simple correspondence and effectively communicate/present information to groups of co-workers, customers or employees
  • Mathematical Skills – Basic Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
  • Reasoning Skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
  • Ability to handle problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

4. Supervisory Responsibilities

• • None

5. Physical Demands

• • This job requires frequent heavy work
  • Employee will be exposed to high noise and the potential of chemicals and fumes or gases in the field environment
  • Employee will stand or walk 75% of the time and frequently be asked to bend, squat, or reach and occasionally climb
  • Employee will be on call 24 hrs.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may, and probably will, be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times