Deck Hand Jobs

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Deck Hand

Department of Water Management

Bureau of Water Supply

Number of Positions: 1 Full-Time

This position is open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local 150 (Deck Hands) (BARGAINING UNIT #19).

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Under supervision, provides manual support to assist in the operation and maintenance of a City-owned tugboat.
• Handles lines to moor vessel, tie up vessel during docking and departing operations, and to rig towing lines.

• Assists passengers boarding and departing the vessel and to the water intake cribs Connects and disconnects fuel hoses and electrical lines.
• Instructs passengers on safe boating practices and procedures (e.g., location of survival suits, life jackets, fire extinguishers).
• Guides the vessel away from dock and ensures that lines are properly stowed.
• Cools bridge mechanisms by spraying them with cold water in hot weather to facilitate their operation, as required.
• Operates, maintains and repairs tugboat equipment (e.g., winches, cranes) and uses hand tools to splice and repair cables and ropes.
• Assists Tugboat Coordinator with ice mitigation and removal.
• Signals and guides the Marine Pilot for the purpose of ensuring the safe and effective movement of the vessel during barge moves.
• Assists the Marine Engineer during fuel transfer operations and in maintenance of the vessel’s engine and equipment.
• Performs related duties as required
• Stands steering watches and lookout watches while underway.
• Secures the tugboat to barge for the purpose of towing and ensures barge is secured to the dock before tugboat is released.
• Loads and unloads supplies, materials, equipment, to and from vessels; operates a forklift as needed.
• Assists with buoy deployment and retrieval operations, as required.
• Performs general housekeeping and maintenance functions (e.g., washes deck, paints superstructure, polishes metal).

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Location: Bureau of Water Supply

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (On call as needed)

Days Off: Saturday and Sunday (On call as needed)
Lunch: ½ hour

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Education, Training, and Experience

Three years of work experience as a deck hand or crew member assisting in the operation and maintenance of a tugboat, tow boat or vessel.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) with Able Bodied Seaman-Unlimited endorsement issued by the United States Coast Guard.

Assignments involving the operation of a forklift require positions to be trained and evaluated by the employer prior to the assignment, as required under OSHA standards administered by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL).

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions (e.g., lake exposure).
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment.

EQUIPMENT

• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads).
• Communication equipment (e.g., two-way radio, dispatch communications equipment, multi-channel system).
• Handheld tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time.
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects.
• Heavy lifting and carrying (ranging from 75 to 100 pounds).

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete a Pass/Fail skills assessment. Skills Assessment results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the results have been analyzed and compiled.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous years of work experience loading and unloading materials.
• Previous years of work experience as a Deck Hand.
• Previous years of work experience with fuel hoses and electrical lines.
• Previous work experience cleaning and painting deck and vessel's superstructure.

• Previous work experience tying and untying mooring lines.
• Proficiency operating a personal computer (PC).
• Previous service in the Armed Forces of the U.S. on active duty continually for six months and have not been dishonorably discharged.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Brandon Johnson, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 05/26/2023