Dredge Deckhand: River Towboat Ops & Maintenance

Jeffrey Sand Company; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Jeffrey Sand Company in North Little Rock, AR seeks a dredge/towboat deckhand to perform general labor and assist in safely operating and maintaining the dredge and towboat under supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities include dredge, barge, and towboat housekeeping; handling lines and cables; maintenance and repair of machinery; chipping and painting; and upkeep of safety equipment. After a 60-day probation, a benefits package including health, dental, life, vision insurance and a 401k is offered.

Qualifications

• Familiarity and comfort with work over and adjacent to water.
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions.
• Ability to work 12-hour days.
• Ability to work Saturdays.
• Ability and willingness to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Dredge, barge, and towboat housekeeping.
• Handling lines and cables for barges and anchors.
• Maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Chipping and painting.
• Maintenance of all safety equipment.

Skills

Water safety

Stamina and endurance

Shift work

Teamwork

Manual labor capability

Job description

Jeffrey Sand Company in North Little Rock, AR seeks a dredge/towboat deckhand to perform general labor and assist in safely operating and maintaining the dredge and towboat under supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities include dredge, barge, and towboat housekeeping; handling lines and cables; maintenance and repair of machinery; chipping and painting; and upkeep of safety equipment. After a 60-day probation, a benefits package including health, dental, life, vision insurance and a 401k is offered.