Deckhand (3779)

Stevens Towing Company; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation company in South Carolina is looking for an entry-level Deckhand. Responsibilities include maintaining the vessel, handling lines, cooking, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a maritime background and a valid driver’s license. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in a critical role within the maritime industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a maritime background and a TWIC card.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to comply with safety and pollution regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand duties from the Captain/Mate.
• Maintain the vessel in good condition.
• Cook meals and keep the galley clean.
• Handle and secure lines as directed.

Skills

Maritime background

TWIC

Valid driver's license

Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations knowledge

Job description

Deckhand (3779)

Stevens Towing Company

General 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 the company may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comprehend duties and responsibilities given by the Captain/Mate.
• Understand required deckhand skills and maintenance responsibilities.
• Keep the non‑engineering areas of the vessel in good condition; clean inside and outside of the boat, scrub and wash floors, wash windows, polish brass equipment, wash and paint exterior decks and bulkheads.
• Cook meals and keep the galley clean.
• Handle the tug’s working lines and mooring lines, and the towing gear as experience dictates; manage hawsers, cables, bridles, shock lines and retrieving lines.
• Throw heavy lines and secure large working lines quickly.
• Regularly check barges and pump out any leaking barges; set out navigation lights and check them regularly.
• Maintain and operate deck equipment when docking or departing.

Qualifications

• Maritime background and a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card issued by Homeland Security).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Learn and comply with all Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations and Procedures.

Essential functions

• Scrub down the boat after each trip.
• Ensure all lines are secured and the vessel is ready for sea as soon after it leaves the dock as possible.
• Check the proper operation of the masthead, stern and sidelights and report to the Captain/Mate at sunset; also check the anchor light when used.
• Check protective fenders when the boat is landing, take them in upon departure and adjust them whenever necessary.
• Sweep and mop the interior of the vessel, wipe bulkheads (walls) and overhead (ceiling) daily after each trip.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and cutlery after each meal and return these items to their proper location; clean stove and oven once a week.
• Clean and defrost refrigerator at least once a week and freezer at least once a month; arrange food supplies to prevent damage at sea.
• Scrub toilet heads daily; scrub shower stall and shower rack once a week.
• Empty all trash and garbage daily; empty and clean ashtrays; sweep throughout the vessel daily.
• Assist the engineer as required.
• Splice and care for all lines.
• Apply to the U.S. Coast Guard for a seaman’s card (Merchant Mariners Document) and furnish documentation.
• Check all life preservers to be properly stowed.
• Physically able to lift, carry and work with heavy rigging; perform duties under adverse conditions.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, 25 pounds, 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Handle multiple tasks within a given day.
• Fully conversant with emergency procedures and life‑saving equipment onboard the vessel.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Maritime Transportation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stevens Towing Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity At‑Will Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, if 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.

Contact details

Location: Charleston, SC (Hollywood, SC)