Deck Hand -Line Haul

Vulcan Materials Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $1000

Referral Bonus $1500

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a Deckhand in Norfolk, VA to oversee safe, efficient tow building and breaking on aggregate barges. The job requires extended overnight stays on the vessel and rotating shifts.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent; TWIC and Merchant Marine credentials are preferred. You will follow safety and environmental regulations, perform routine vessel maintenance, and work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Merchant Marine Document (Z-Card) preferred.
• TWIC preferred.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• Experience aboard inner harbor and/or inland waterway tugs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist on preparing barges for loading and discharging cargoes.
• Build tows by tying/untieing barges and boats; manage deck lines.
• Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking and docking activities.
• Perform scheduled vessel maintenance and keep engine room logs.
• Inspect conditions and report safety concerns to the Captain.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Team player

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Merchant Marine document preferred

TWIC preferred

Driver’s License preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Deckhand is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area. The primary function is to build and break tows during the process of transporting aggregate barges. The position will require extended overnights stays on the vessel and rotating work shifts.

Job Description

$1000.00 Sign-On Bonus
$1500.00 Employee Referral Bonus

The Deckhand is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area. The primary function is to build and break tows during the process of transporting aggregate barges. The position will require extended overnights stays on the vessel and rotating work shifts.

Essential Functions

• Assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of cargoes.


• Build tows by using cables and lines to tie and untie barges and boats and assemble deck lines


• Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking and docking activities


• Perform and supervise scheduled preventative vessel maintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all oil and filters and maintain engine room logs.


• Inspect and correct if possible, and notify the Captain of any conditions which will affect the safety of the tow or tug.


• Care for tools and equipment


• Assist on taking on provisions to include fuel, water, groceries and other supplies


• Must be able to perform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include foul weather gear, life jacket, gloves and boots.


• Must be able to drive to and from hub cities.


• Must be able to perform all duties necessary to navigate locks.


• Must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard, and environmental regulations.


• Perform general housekeeping duties and simple repairs


• Must be familiar with engine room piping, wiring and valves and grease and lubricate areas predefined.


• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule.


• Will work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc)

Critical Competencies

• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.


• Team Player: Establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations and accountabilities. Recognizes group morale and acts to protect or build as necessary.


• Safety-Oriented: Sets a safety tone for all activities; upholds the highest standards for protecting people and the environment.


• Personal Accountability: Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.


• Behavioral Expectations: High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.


• Self-Motivated: Initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Collaborates with others to address issues that arise.


• Strong Work Ethic: Uses time efficiently; finds the answers and makes sure the situation is taken care of correctly.


• Credibility: Follows through with commitments and solves problems in a timely fashion.


• Respectful: Treats other employees or customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.


• Strong Work Ethic: Can handle what comes up; finds the answers and makes sure the situation is taken care of correctly. Avoids time wasters.


• Working Smart: Gets the job done right and complete the first time; understands the full question/objective presented.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.


• Possess a valid Merchant Marine Document (Z-Card) preferred.


• Possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) preferred.


• Possess a valid Driver’s License preferred.

Experience

• Prior experience aboard inner harbor and/or inland waterway tugs preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehend essential information related to spill containment and cleanup, MSDS sheets, emergency action information and safety meetings


• Ensure safe, working conditions and orderliness of the vessel


• Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions


• Follow all company safety rules and environmental regulations


• Wear safety equipment as required


• Will frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for grasping and fingering to perform such activities as using various types of hand tools, tying lines, and tightening nuts and bolts often while applying high forces

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write and communicate using the radio, speaker or electronic communication using the English language.


• Must be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to full range from above the head to the deck


• Must be able to extend both arms fully, throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane.


• Must be able to safely walk over catwalks, enter/exit hatches, and over uneven and/or slippery surfaces, climb ladders, stairwells and push knees.

Daily Pay Range

the daily range for this role is between $250.00 - $400.00. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

JD Disclaimer

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.