Ab Deckhand Jobs

Maintain the vessels in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform work as directed by captain and/or mate of vessel and assist engineer as requested. Job includes pulling and handling heavy lines, wires, and hoses; working on oil and cargo barges; safely making and breaking tow with barges; general vessel maintenance; and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

• General cooking and galley duties as may be required
• Perform lubrication services
• General cleanup of tugs and barges
• Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis
• Work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools, cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware, power cords.
• Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers
• Properly tie off barge tows
• Deck must be cleaned and free of lines. Make up all tows as directed by captain or mate.
• Remove all garbage and clean all decks at decrew
• Loading supplies
• Make up and throw heaving lines
• Steering and fueling the tug
• Deckhands are to be trained to perform the following skills in addition to other skills required by the captain or mate.
• Use the radio
• Empty trash, clean heads and galley daily
• Give proper direction and distance signals and information

• Must secure a Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document within 180 days of hire and an Able Seaman Endorsement when eligible.
• Previous work experience helpful but not necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively with captain, mate, co-workers, dispatchers, and customers in English.
• Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 90 days of hire.
• Must have a valid CPR/First Aid training.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
• Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the captain or mate.

• Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to perform the functions set forth in the attached job analysis which includes the ability to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, kneel while painting, climb onto barges (using “pigeon holes” in side of barge) and up and down ladders, and bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours