Yager Materials - Line Boat Deck Hand

Deckhands work as a crewmember on a tow boat performing necessary tasks to make tow, drops, spot and switch barges. Deckhands must perform their duties with little supervision but must follow the directions of the boat pilot and manager. Deckhands are also required to perform/assist in general maintenance of the vessel (Housekeeping, painting, greasing, servicing vessel engines, etc.) Other duties can be assigned per management.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, lay, and work rigging
• Understand the different types of lines and their applications
• Ability to make tow, drops, spot, and switch barges
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift, carry, and operate water pumps
• Ability to splice lines and tie off barges
• Good communication skills (via marine radio/hand signals)
• 1+ years of deckhand or river work experience
• Ability to judge distances with sight alone
• Ability to inspect lines and vessel equipment and identify hazards
• High School Diploma or GED

Yager Materials Provides a competitive compensation package:

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A 401k account with company contribution and matching contribution
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts
• Tuition benefits including professional certifications
• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.
• Employee referral program
• Paid holidays and paid vacation time
• A robust Wellness program with financial rewards