Deckhand: Vessel Ops & Rigging on Floating Plant

Army Corp.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Water Resources Division, Floating Plant Section seeks a deckhand to service derrick boats, crane barges, patrol vessels and survey craft operating in protected and unprotected waters.

Responsibilities include performing hull maintenance, preparing vessels for movement, lifting loads, and safely handling tools and equipment in varied weather aboard boats that navigate the Atlantic, James River, Chesapeake Bay and other waterways.

Qualifications

• Experience performing hull maintenance and cleaning on marine vessels.
• Ability to prepare vessels for movement and rig loads for lifting.
• Proficiency operating basic shop/tools in a marine setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform hull maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of decks and bulkheads.
• Prepare vessels for movement and rig operations to lift/move loads.
• Safely operate tools and equipment such as chainsaws, hammers, drills, cranes and winches.
• Work with floating plant equipment in various water conditions.

Skills

Supervision (Screen-out)

Operation of Motor Vehicles

Work Practices

Ability To Interpret Instructions

Ability To Drive Safely

Ability To Operate Safely

Reliability and Dependability

Tools

Chainsaws

Hammers

Circular Saw

Jigsaw

Drills

Pike Pole

Deck Crane

Winch

Davits

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Water Resources Division, Floating Plant Section seeks a deckhand to service derrick boats, crane barges, patrol vessels and survey craft operating in protected and unprotected waters.

Responsibilities include performing hull maintenance, preparing vessels for movement, lifting loads, and safely handling tools and equipment in varied weather aboard boats that navigate the Atlantic, James River, Chesapeake Bay and other waterways.