Deckhand

Stevens Towing Co., Inc.; Yonges Island (SC); On-site; USD 31,918 - 41,881; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical and dental

401(k)

Paid vacations and major holidays

Job summary

Stevens Towing Co., Inc. is hiring a deckhand located in Yonges Island, South Carolina. This position requires crew members to remain on the tug for 28 days with 14 days off, performing maintenance, operating deck equipment, and ensuring safety protocols.

Applicants should have a maritime background, a TWIC card, and First Aid & CPR certifications. Competitive daily compensation of $200 and excellent company benefits, including medical and dental, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a maritime background and a TWIC card.
• First Aid & CPR certifications required.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the non-engineering areas of the vessel.
• Perform maintenance chores like painting and cleaning decks.
• Operate deck equipment during docking or departing.

Skills

Maritime background

TWIC Card

First Aid & CPR certifications

Valid driver's license

Job description

Unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with STEVENS TOWING COMPANY, INC. is of an "at-will" nature, which means the employee may resign at any time and STEVENS TOWING COMPANY, INC.may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Stevens Towing Company, Inc has a job opening for the position of deckhand. This position requires one to be away from home for approximately 28 days at a time and off of the tug for 14 days. This is not a position where you would come to work in the mornings and go home in the evenings. You are required to stay on the tug.

Deckhands are responsible for keeping the non-engineering areas of the vessel in good condition by performing maintenance chores, such as repairing lines, chipping rust, painting and cleaning decks, cooking, cleaning the galley, cleaning the head, and other areas. They also maintain and operate deck equipment when docking or departing along with helping load and unload cargo. Deckhands stand watch and help to look out for other vessels and obstructions.

Other responsibilities include lashing barges together into tow units, inspecting them periodically, and disconnecting them when the destination is reached.

Deckhands should expect to work twelve (12) hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period, rotating from a six (6) hour period of work to a six (6) hour period of rest. Deckhands are compensated at $200/day.

All crew members are required to participate in random drug screens as a condition of employment.

Upon reaching eligibility one may enroll in great company benefits consisting of group medical and dental, term life, short term disability, 401(k), paid vacations and major holidays.

Stevens Towing Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity At-Will Employer

M/F/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Must have a maritime background and a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card issued by Homeland Security), First Aid & CPR certifications and a valid driver's license.

Required to learn safety rules and become familiar with proper usage of safety equipment. Required to comply with all Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations and Procedures at all times under the direction of Stevens Towing Company, Inc.’s safety policies.

Mariner applicants must be found fit for duty per United States Coast Guard or International mariner physical fitness requirements for employment. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact Human Resources at Stevens Towing Co., Inc.