Deckhand & Vessel Operations Specialist

Battletown Materials; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Advocate Service

Vision

FSA Medical & Dependent Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentive Bonus Program

Life and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Battletown Materials is seeking a deckhand to support vessel operations and maintenance in a mining/ quarry setting. The role requires 2–5 years of deckhand experience, a TWIC card (or ability to obtain one), and a high school diploma or GED. Preferred is a captains license allowing regional operation. Outdoor work in dusty, noisy conditions with field presence is expected.

The position includes heavy safety requirements, equal employment opportunities, and benefits after start date.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2–5 years deckhand experience preferred.
• Required Licenses: TWIC card or ability to get one.
• Preferred: Full or Limited captains license allowing operation of our vessel in our region.
• Outdoor quarry environment; exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate auxiliary vessel functions: makeup tow, switch barge, operate winches and ratchets.
• Ride the head of the tow as a lookout and handle lines.
• Assist in port-to-engineer tasks and scheduled maintenance logs.
• Repair machinery and report equipment failures or hazards to the pilot-on-watch.
• Maintain fire extinguishers and keep work area clean; grease deck fittings and dewater barges.

Skills

Strong knowledge of fleeting, barges,

Tie-offs, securing loads

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Battletown Materials is seeking a deckhand to support vessel operations and maintenance in a mining/ quarry setting. The role requires 2–5 years of deckhand experience, a TWIC card (or ability to obtain one), and a high school diploma or GED. Preferred is a captains license allowing regional operation. Outdoor work in dusty, noisy conditions with field presence is expected.

The position includes heavy safety requirements, equal employment opportunities, and benefits after start date.