Deckhand - Port Arthur, Texas

Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

• Securing barges together (building tow & working in fleet)
• Securing boat to barges (facing boat up)
• Line handling and affixes rigging
• Minor engine room work (oil changes, greasing, filter changes, etc.)
• Painting
• Cooking
• General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
• Tow work, including carrying rigging, and building tow
• Loads and unloads materials
• Stand lookout watches while the vessel is underway
• Lubricates machinery and equipment
• Splices and repair wire cables 
• Uses handtools
• Checks void tanks on barges for leaks
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Basic requirements:

• Must have and maintain a TWIC.
• Must have and maintain a valid/current Driver’s license.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have the ability to receive and carry out instruction.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Must have dependable transportation to designated Turn Services locations, no exceptions.
• Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends.
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule; must allow for changes in assignments and priorities depending upon identified needs of the vessel
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test).
• The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
• Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions
• Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/M/F/D/V) Employer offering competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity for a career.