Deckhand - Finley, TN

J.F. Brennan Company Inc.; Town of Finley (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) program with generous matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Profit-sharing program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Brennan Marine is seeking an entry-level deckhand to join a skilled boat crew in Finley, TN. If you grew up around the water and value hard work, this outdoor role offers hands-on training and a clear path to growth.

No college degree is required; just a strong work ethic and pride in doing the job right. You will report to the mate/pilot, assist with barge switching, and perform a range of tasks from tow operations to routine vessel maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather and environments.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including background check, physical, and a DOT drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Able to communicate clearly over a radio and follow safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn and perform a variety of deckhand tasks.

Responsibilities

• Report to the mate/pilot and assist in switching and fleeting of barges.
• Work with a small crew to ensure safe transportation of products.
• Perform duties from tow operations to engine maintenance and housekeeping.
• Inspect barges for damage and leaks; climb into confined spaces if needed.
• Use lines, wires, ratchets, and winches to build or break tow in all weather.
• Operate tools and equipment such as ratchets, shackles, and cables.
• Complete daily/periodic maintenance and report hazardous conditions.
• Communicate vessel conditions to the mate or pilot and take corrective action.

Skills

Safety

Radio communication

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Deckhands are the cornerstone of everything we do at Brennan Marine. Demand for our work is growing, and we're looking for a hardworking, entry-level deckhand ready to join a skilled boat crew in Finely TN.

If you grew up around the water, know the value of a hard day's work, and want a job that puts you outdoors instead of behind a desk, this could be for you. No college degree required - just a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and pride in doing the job right.

Deckhand Responsibilities

As a member of the Brennan crew, you'll report to the mate/pilot and assist in the switching and fleeting of barges as we provide efficient and safe work to our customers. Deckhands get to work with a small team to complete the important work of ensuring products are transported to their destination safely. Deckhands get to do a variety of tasks from working in tow to boat engine maintenance tasks to completing daily housekeeping to make their vessel shine. Other duties include:

• Inspect barges for damage and leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
• Use lines, wires, ratchets, and stationary winches to build and break tow in all weather conditions
• Operate tools and equipment like ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables
• Complete daily and periodic maintenance tasks such as cleaning, painting, chipping, transferring rigging, and vessel maintenance
• Report vessel condition information to the mate or pilot, especially any hazardous or unsafe condition of the boat, tow, or any associated equipment, and take action to prevent injuries or accidents

Requirements

Brennan deckhands are hard workers and enjoy working outdoors on the water. Rain or shine, our clients and their end customers need your help getting commodities and products delivered.

• Ability to work safely - safety is our #1 priority
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely over a radio
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, swing days and nights, weekends, and holidays in any weather
• Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects
• Willing and able to learn the challenging tasks of being a safe crew member and deckhand
• Reliability, safety-mindedness, and a strong work ethic
• This position requires you to pass pre-employment screenings like a background check, physical and a DOT drug screen that are regulated by federal guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits

We provide a generous, industry-leading benefits package. The protection of our employees and families is important to us, we are proud to offer a group health insurance plan that is designed with our teams needs in mind.

• All PPE provided - hard hat, life vest, head lamps, gloves, HiVis and $300 boot reimbursement.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Optional accident, cancer,and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) program with generous matching
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Annual profit-sharingprogram
• Paid vacation, time off
• ID protection
• Fitness plan reimbursement

Why choose us?

• Steady, local work - home-based out of the Finley, TN area, so you can build a career close to family and community
• On-the-job training - start entry-level and grow your skills
• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.

• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

Brennan Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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