Deckhand Experienced-2

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and vision

Union Pension

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. is seeking a vessel operations crew member to assist with operation and maintenance of vessel equipment, towing lines, and docking tasks.

You will perform inspections, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with the crew while living aboard for extended periods as needed.

Qualifications

• Willing to live aboard the vessel for up to 30 consecutive days.
• Able to enter small dark areas such as hatches and climb ladders on barges.
• Able to lift in excess of 75 lbs.
• Complies with all federal, state and local guidelines.
• Experience in barge towing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation and maintenance of vessel equipment.
• Handle towing lines and rigging during docking and undocking.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with crew members to ensure smooth vessel operations.

Skills

On-water living aboard

Vessel maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Job Description About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with operation and maintenance of vessel equipment.
• Handle towing lines and rigging during docking and undocking.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with crew members to ensure smooth vessel operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Must be willing to work on the waterway for up to 30 consecutive days, living aboard the vessel.
• Must be able to enter small dark areas such as hatches and be able to climb horizontal and vertical ladders into and onto barges and must be able to lift in excess of 75lbs.
• Complies with all federal, state and local guidelines.
• Previous experience in the barge towing industry preferred but not required.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Company and USCG regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

$21.42 per hour.

• Medical, Dental and vision.
• Union Pension.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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