DECKHAND.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fountain City (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a seasonal deckhand to assist in towing operations, rigging, and maintenance aboard vessels. You will handle lines, cables, and rigging to couple/uncouple barges, perform routine upkeep, and support pipeline and pump operations under supervision.

Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, travel up to 75%, and willingness to work rotating shifts in varying weather conditions. This is a DHA direct-hire authority announcement with federal employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform deckhand tasks under supervision.
• Make up/break tows using lines, cables, and rigging.
• Maintenance and preventive maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handle rope lines and steel towing cables for towing barges.
• Connect, disconnect, repair and replace pipelines as needed.
• Remove obstructions from pumps and pipelines.
• Assist in running cable from cutterhead to swing anchor during operations.
• Clean and lubricate deck machinery; assist in repair/overhaul of plant.

Skills

Deckhand duties

Rigging

Boat maintenance

Tow operations

Job description

• Handles rope lines and steel towing cables while making up or breaking a tow for fastening barges together when not in use and for securing floating plant. Cares for, renews, and splices rope and cable, prepares light rigging, makes rope fenders.
• Connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces pipelines. Assists in breaking up and making up tow.
• Disconnects shore pipe and secures on scows for removal to new location.
• Removes obstructions from the cutterhead pump and pipelines.
• Assists in running cable from cutterhead to swing anchor as required during operations.
• Cleans and lubricates deck machinery, working as helper to higher grade crew members in repair and overhaul of plant by dismantling and assembling equipment as directed.
• Repairs handrails, walkways, and other areas of vessel as assigned using tools such as wrenches, hammers, and saws.
• Chips rust from deck, removes old paint by means of paint remover, putties holes and crevices. Applies prime and finish coats on exterior of boat including hull, superstructure and deck equipment, interior walls, doors, and furniture.
• Washes deck with water hose and performs general housekeeping work in quarters. Loads and stores supplies on vessel.

Duties

• Handles rope lines and steel towing cables while making up or breaking a tow for fastening barges together when not in use and for securing floating plant. Cares for, renews, and splices rope and cable, prepares light rigging, makes rope fenders.
• Connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces pipelines. Assists in breaking up and making up tow.
• Disconnects shore pipe and secures on scows for removal to new location.
• Removes obstructions from the cutterhead pump and pipelines.
• Assists in running cable from cutterhead to swing anchor as required during operations.
• Cleans and lubricates deck machinery, working as helper to higher grade crew members in repair and overhaul of plant by dismantling and assembling equipment as directed.
• Repairs handrails, walkways, and other areas of vessel as assigned using tools such as wrenches, hammers, and saws.
• Chips rust from deck, removes old paint by means of paint remover, putties holes and crevices. Applies prime and finish coats on exterior of boat including hull, superstructure and deck equipment, interior walls, doors, and furniture.
• Washes deck with water hose and performs general housekeeping work in quarters. Loads and stores supplies on vessel.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.
• This position requires business travel up to 75%.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and annual physical examinations thereafter.
• This position contains a heavy lifting requirement of up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires scheduled and/or unscheduled overtime requirements.
• This position requires rotating shifts.
• This is a Mission Essential position. A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations; dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise.
• This is a seasonal position. Seasonal employment means annually recurring periods of work that typically last eight months each year, but may vary depending upon the needs of management.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the Direct Hire Authorities for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, 5 U.S.C, Section 9905.
Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to do the work of Deckhand ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common duties such as; makeup/break up tows by handling lines/cables to couple barges together and uncouple them using rigging, barge ratchets, wire chokers, cheater bars, shackles, deck winches, and synthetic mooring lines. Making minor repairs to equipment and performs preventive maintenance such as checking all oils and fluids, air filters, batteries, monitoring gauges, and monitoring track condition and tension. Maintenance and repair tasks utilizing mechanical or electrical equipment. I can perform the above duties. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside and outside with the preponderance of time exposed to heat, cold, rain and snow. There is exposure to paint fumes, to eye injuries while chipping paint and rust, to physical injury while lifting heavy objects or slipping on decks and other surfaces, overhead loads, or falling overboard and drowning.

Physical Effort

Physical effort is required in the handling of heavy equipment, and machinery. May lift up to 50 pounds or more. Work may involve long periods of standing, lifting, climbing, and walking.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This announcement uses the Direct Hire Authorities for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, 5 U.S.C, Section 9905 direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is a Transportation and Materials Distribution Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.