Deckhand

Ergon, Inc; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health

Life

Dental

Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc. in Vicksburg seeks a Deckhand to join its crew. A hard-working, hands-on individual will thrive in a team environment serving vessels and tows. Crews do not live aboard, offering home time between trips and a strong benefits package.

Responsibilities include completing training, vessel orientation, PPE use, safety, and assisting the captain. Requirements include 18+, HS diploma or GED, ability to lift 70 lbs., swim, TWIC, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Physically fit to perform manual labor.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend written instructions.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must obtain or be in possession of a valid TWIC.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Complete Deckhand Job Qualification Workbook within 90 days of employment.
• Complete Vessel Orientation within 12 hours of boarding a vessel.
• Deckhands are responsible for health, safety and hygiene.
• Train under the captain and an experienced deckhand to learn duties.
• Use proper PPE aboard any EMIS or customer vessel.
• Ask questions and understand the safe way to perform a task.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions to the captain.
• Perform duties of Deckhand as trained, varying by vessel.
• Assist other personnel when needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

TWIC Card

Driver's license

Reading & writing

Swimming ability

Lifting capability (70 lbs.)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Deckhand

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc., has an opening for a Deckhand at its Vicksburg location.

If you are a hard-working person who likes to work with your hands and be proud of the physical work that you accomplish, then this might be a job that you would enjoy. EMIS services vessels and tows and works with other crews in a team environment. Our crews do not live aboard the vessels, which allows you more time at home instead of being gone weeks at a time in other marine jobs.

Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. EMIS is a subsidiary with facilities that support marine traffic up and down the Mississippi River. Our facilities are located in Vicksburg, MS, Memphis, TN, and Wood River, IL.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing

Deckhand Responsibilities include the following:

• Complete Deckhand Job Qualification Workbook within 90 days of employment
• Complete Vessel Orientation within 12 hours of boarding a vessel
• Deckhands and crewmembers are responsible for his own health, safety and hygiene
• Train under the guidance of the captain and an experienced deckhand to learn the duties of a deckhand
• Use proper PPE while aboard any EMIS or customer vessel or dock
• Ask questions and understand the safe way to perform a task before attempting to do it
• Be familiar with company policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations abiding by them at all times
• Responsible for reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the captain and taking action to prevent accidents
• Assume the responsibilities of Deckhand as he is trained to perform them (refer to Deckhand Job Profile for these responsibilities)
• Responsible for various other duties assigned by the captain which may vary from vessel to vessel
• Assist other personnel when needed

Deckhand Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Physically fit to perform manual labor
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend written instructions, documents, etc.
• Must be able to swim
• Must obtain or be in possession of a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card)
• Must have a valid Driver's License

The person selected must be able to work in any environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Position: Deckhand

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.