Entry-Level Deckhand-Ordinary Seaman

Interlake Steamship Company; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake Steamship Company is seeking an Entry-Level Deckhand (Ordinary Seaman) in Middleburg Heights, OH. This unlicensed, full-time position supports the deck department with mooring, cargo operations, maintenance, and cleaning duties.

Candidates must be able to work in a shipboard environment, often long hours, and all communications will be in English. The role may involve duties across decks, engine, or galley as needed by vessel requirements, with emphasis on safety and reliability in

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Medical Certificate.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a drug test and participate in random testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical labor and general maintenance on board, including painting and cargo operations.
• Keep decks and access tunnels clean and free of cargo residue; maintain sanitary work spaces.
• Assist in mooring operations using cables and winches, prepare vessel for arrival/departure, and manage hatch clamps and cargo holds.
• Work as a day worker in a shipboard environment, potentially irregular hours, in all weather conditions.
• All commands, written and verbal, will be in English.

Education

USCG Medical Certificate

TWIC Card

Eligibility to work in the US

Job description

Entry-Level Deckhand-Ordinary Seaman

Deck - Unlicensed Full-time Regular MIDDLEBURG HTS., OH, US

Job Summary:

An Ordinary Seaman / Deckhand is an entry level unlicensed position working primarily in the Deck Department. Primary responsibilities may include vessel mooring, cargo operations, general maintenance, look-out, and general sanitation/cleaning duties.

An Ordinary Seaman / Deckhand may be required to work in any shipboard department, including Deck, Engine, or Galley based on the needs or the vessel.

Specific Duties:

• Perform a host of physical labors involving the general maintenance (i.e. painting, chipping, etc.) and cargo operations on board the vesse
• Ensure decks and tunnels are cleaned of cargo residue as appropriate and are also responsible for general sanitation/cleaning of work areas and common space
• Participates in mooring operations as directed using cables and winches, preparing the vessel for arrival and departure which includes the release and secure of the hatch clamps on all cargo hold covers, operating the hatch crane, and cleaning of cargo holds.
• Able to work as a “day worker,” living and working seven days a week in a shipboard environment with potentially irregular and prolonged hours. These duties are performed in all weather conditions.
• Employee must understand that all commands, written and verbal, will be in English.

Qualifications/Certifications required:

• Valid U.S. Coast Guard Medical Certificate
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Legally eligible to be employed in the United States (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment)
• Able to pass a drug test and participate in a random testing program