Entry-Level Deckhand: Start Your Maritime Career

Ingram Barge Company; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription

HSA

Vision

Dental

401K match

Life & AD&D

Employee Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Growth & development

Job summary

Ingram Barge Company is seeking entry level and experienced deckhands to join our crew for inland waterway operations. You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based on company needs. Reliable transportation to hitch locations is required.

Responsibilities include deck crew support, vessel housekeeping, locking, rigging, pumps and hoses, and safety drills. Candidates must be able to lift up to 110 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions; TWIC card is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
• Must obtain a valid TWIC card (not a renewal receipt)

Responsibilities

• Assist deck crew in tow building (laying wires, tightening ratchets, sweeping and shoveling barges)
• Perform daily vessel housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, cleaning crew living quarters)
• Assist with locking
• Carry rigging (ratchets, wires, straps)
• Handle pumps, hoses and lines
• Work outdoors in heat/cold and rain/snow
• Check barges for water and leaks; may require entering confined spaces
• Maintain vessel appearance (washing, chipping, painting)
• Assist the Engineer as requested
• Practice safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
• Participate in safety drills and audits
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Good communication

Ability to work away from home

English literacy

Job description

Ingram Barge Company is seeking entry level and experienced deckhands to join our crew for inland waterway operations. You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based on company needs. Reliable transportation to hitch locations is required.

Responsibilities include deck crew support, vessel housekeeping, locking, rigging, pumps and hoses, and safety drills. Candidates must be able to lift up to 110 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions; TWIC card is required.