Deckhand

Centerline Logistics Corporation; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline Logistics is seeking a deckhand to maintain vessels and assist with tow operations. You will follow directions from the Captain or Mate, handle lines, wires, and hoses, and perform general vessel maintenance on tug and barge operations.

Responsibilities include deck housekeeping, training, line handling, lubrication services, and basic galley duties. Candidates should be able to work weekends or nights and communicate effectively in English, with a valid driver’s license and TWIC.

Qualifications

• Previous deckhand experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow orders from Captain or Mate.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must have safety awareness and firefighting understanding.

Responsibilities

• Deck must be kept clean and ready; make up tows as directed.
• Train deckhands in required skills by Captain or Mate.
• Work aboard boats and barges using lines, winches, and basic tools.
• Participate in any supervisor‑scheduled training.
• Knot tying, line/wire splicing, heaving lines, and signaling.

Skills

Deckhand experience

English communication

Safety awareness

First aid/CPR

HAZWOPER training

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Deck must be cleaned and free of lines. Make up all tows as directed by Captain or Mate.
• Deckhands are to be trained to perform the following skills in addition to other skills required by the Captain or Mate.
• 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 and power cords.
• Required to participate in any training, scheduled by supervisor.
• Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers.
• Make up and throw heaving lines.
• Perform lubrication services.
• Properly tie off barge tows.
• Give proper direction and distance signals and information.
• Use the radio.
• Steering the tug.
• Fuel tug.
• Empty trash, clean heads and galley daily.
• Remove all garbage and clean all decks at decrew.
• Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis.
• Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
• Cleaning heads on tugs daily.
• Loading supplies.
• General cleanup of tugs and barges.
• General cooking and galley duties as may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous Deckhand experience preferred
• Valid first aid/CPR certificate.
• Complete HAZWOPER training within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the captain or mate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Captain, Mate, co-workers, dispatchers, and customers in English.
• Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
• 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 be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Valid TWIC
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
• Previous work experience helpful but not necessary.

Job Condition and Environment

• Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
• Must not be afraid of heights.

Expected Hours of Work

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

Company Overview

Centerline Logistics currently has companies operating across three US coasts in every major Jones Act marketplace providing world-class safe and efficient transportation. In an industry where the unexpected can arise at every turn, Centerline is committed to leading the charge by continually providing exceptional customer service, lowering its environmental impact and deepening its stewardship in the communities it serves.

Centerline Logistics offers competitive benefit and compensation packages. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.