Entry-Level Deckhand — Start Your Maritime Career

Ingram Barge Co.; Paducah (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision and dental plans

HSA

Health Care FSA

401K match

Life and AD&D

Employee assistance program

Group legal

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ingram Barge Co. is seeking both entry-level and experienced deckhands to join our inland waterways operations. You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based on company needs at hire, and you’ll be responsible for your own transportation to and from hitches.

Responsibilities include deck crew support, vessel housekeeping, locking, rigging, and safety compliance. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work in all weather and to pass pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of the Ingram Way
• Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards
• Ability to work away from home for extended periods (14, 21 or 28 day hitches)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond quickly in an unexpected circumstance
• Demonstration of critical thinking and decision making skills
• Strong communication within all levels of the organization
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork and acceptance of diversity
• Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
• Must obtain a valid TWIC card(Transportation Worker Identification Credential). We do not accept receipts from renewals, first time applicants only.
• Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made(background check, drug screen, physical)
• Be able to lift and carry up to 110 pounds for up to 1000 feet
• Be able to work in confined spaces often entered through a manhole
• Be able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff
• Drivers License Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting deck crew in tow building(laying wires, tighten ratchets, sweep and shovel barges)
• Daily vessel housekeeping(sweeping, mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)
• Assisting with locking
• Carrying rigging(ratchets, wires and straps)pumps, hoses and lines
• Working outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat/cold & rain/snow
• Checking barges for water and leaks – which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
• Upkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging (washing), chipping and painting
• Assisting the Engineer as requested
• Practicingsafe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
• Participating in safety drills and audits
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested

Skills

Ingram Way understanding

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Read/write English

TWIC card knowledge

Job description

Ingram Barge Co. is seeking both entry-level and experienced deckhands to join our inland waterways operations. You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based on company needs at hire, and you’ll be responsible for your own transportation to and from hitches.

Responsibilities include deck crew support, vessel housekeeping, locking, rigging, and safety compliance. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work in all weather and to pass pre-employment checks.