Deckhand — Vessel Maintenance & Dredging Support

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division, Wilmington District, is seeking a Deckhand (XF-5788-06) for a term appointment up to 6 years at Wilmington, NC. The role involves deck maintenance, loading/unloading supplies, operating hoists and engines, and performing repairs with limited supervision.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, possess an Ordinary Seaman license, and be willing to travel/TDY up to 95% of the time.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after 1959 must register for Selective Service.
• Must possess and maintain a U.S. Coast Guard Ordinary Seaman (O/S) license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
• Direct deposit of pay is required; a trial or probationary period may be required.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized (budget permitting).
• Incumbent may be required to live aboard vessel and report to duty station on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Scrub decks, wash and clean house, and superstructures; clean bilges and machinery.
• Load, unload, and store supplies and equipment.
• Operate block and tackle and chain hoists; grease sheaves and cables.
• Assist craftsman in making general repairs to deck equipment.
• Reconfigure drag heads and pipes; remove obstructions and dredging pump components.
• Clean vessel surfaces and apply prescribed paint coatings.
• Operate skiff; set/raise anchors; place dredging buoys.
• Under supervision operate controls for hoisting equipment.
• Possibility of 14/14 or 7/7 duty cycles with varying hours.

Skills

Deckhand tasks

Motor vehicle operation

Maintenance

Housekeeping

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division, Wilmington District, is seeking a Deckhand (XF-5788-06) for a term appointment up to 6 years at Wilmington, NC. The role involves deck maintenance, loading/unloading supplies, operating hoists and engines, and performing repairs with limited supervision.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, possess an Ordinary Seaman license, and be willing to travel/TDY up to 95% of the time.