Dredge Deckhand

Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.; Ledbetter (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Bluff Materials is seeking a Dredge Deckhand to operate on the Ohio River with a primary base reporting to Ledbetter, KY. The role requires safe work practices and strong coordination with tender boat crews, dredge and maintenance staff.

The job includes manual labor on dredges and barges, handling lines and cables, and performing upkeep such as painting, with a rotating day/night schedule reporting to Ledbetter or the current dredge location.

Qualifications

• Must report to dredge and support vessel locations in Western Kentucky.
• Rotating shift is required.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor up to 75 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders/stairs and bend repeatedly.
• Must swim and be comfortable working over/near water.
• Able to work in inclement conditions including extreme heat/cold.
• Excellent communication with all parties involved.
• Dependable and consistent to report as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor on dredges and tow boats.
• Housekeeping on dredges, boats and barges.
• Handle lines and cables to couple vessels.
• Move dredge and service needs including anchors, chipping and painting.
• Provide maintenance and support functions for dredge or barges.

Skills

Manual labour

Swimming ability

Communication skills

Dependable/ punctual

Job description

Dredge Deckhand position on a dredge on the Ohio River with primary base of report in Ledbetter, KY. Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts, dredge and dredge support crew, as well as maintenance and quality control personnel. Dredge Deckhand must have safe work experience and be familiar with recognizing and communicating hazards and hazardous conditions. Dredge Deckhand should be able and willing to perform general labor on board a dredge and tow boats that works on the Ohio River including; housekeeping on dredges, boats and barges, handle lines and cables to put boat and barges together as well as move dredge and service dredge needs including anchors, chipping and painting and any and all maintenance and support functions for dredge or barges. Position reporting is to Ledbetter, KY or an alternate location depending on Dredge location. Duty will be a rotating schedule with work both days and nights.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be willing and able to report to dredge and support vessel location of operations in Western Kentucky.
• Ability and desire to work a rotating shift is required.
• Ability to do manual labor including lifting items at least as heavy as 75 pounds is required.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform repetitive bending and stooping is required.
• Must possess ability to swim and be comfortable working over or adjacent to water.
• Must have ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Must possess excellent communication skills and work well with all applicable entities involved in the process at all times.
• Candidates must be dependable and consistent to report as scheduled.

Pine Bluff Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Aff… etc. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [e-mail] or call 1-888-870-8296.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.