Deckhand

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC is seeking candidates for a maritime general labor role in Paducah, KY. The job involves building and inspecting tow gear, moving rigging on vessels and barges, and assisting with pumps, hoses and daily vessel upkeep.

You will work outdoors in all weather, lift heavy equipment, and participate in stocking supplies and basic sidelining tasks. TWIC eligibility and English fluency are required; average schedules involve extended away time.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift 75–100 lbs and move heavy rigging safely.
• Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
• Must have or obtain a TWIC credential.
• Experience with physical labor is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and check tow using wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chains and cables.
• Move and stack rigging on vessels and barges.
• Move pumps and hoses on barges and place hoses in wing tanks.
• Assist with locking, sweeping and shoveling barges.
• Carry rigging and pumps weighing 50–100 lbs.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in various weather.
• Daily vessel housekeeping and painting or cleaning tasks.
• Check barges for water or leaks, sometimes in confined spaces.
• Assist with stock deliveries to and from the vessel.
• Support skiff operations for crew access to shore.
• Perform periodic cleaning: trash removal, mopping, scraping, painting.

Skills

Physical labor

Reliable transportation

TWIC holder

English fluency

Job description

Principal Responsibilities:

• Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
• Move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
• Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
• Assist with locking, sweeping and shoveling barges, etc.
• Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50-100 lbs.
• Working outdoors for extended periods of time, and in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Daily vessel housekeeping such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
• Check barges for water or leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces.
• Maintain vessel appearance to include washing, cleaning, chipping and painting the vessel.
• Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies to and from the vessel.
• Ability to assist in skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
• Put out sounders at the head of the barge (Linehaul Vessels).
• Assist in direct transfer including fuel, lubricants and bilge liquids.
• Periodic cleaning tasks include trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting.
• Fleet/tow work (preparing barges for delivery to customers).
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to be away for periods of time as schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
• Experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Physical labor experience working outdoors is a plus.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
• Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
• Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain it.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
• Must be able to handle and lift rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs)