Entry-Level Dredge Deckhand & Engineer – Growth Path

gCaptain; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Foss Maritime Company LLC is seeking an entry-level Deckhand/Engineer to support safe operation and maintenance of dredge equipment in Richmond, CA. You will assist the Captain and Leverman, monitor gear during loads, handle lines, and operate machinery and conveyors while performing engine room rounds.

During downtime you’ll help with deck preservation, fabrication, and basic machinery repairs. This role offers advancement opportunities for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to think through unexpected events and troubleshoot.
• Administrative tasks including records and inventories.
• Basic computer literacy for logging and reporting.
• Must obtain Inland Boatmen’s Union membership within 30 days.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) with OS endorsement.
• Valid TWIC card for access to maritime facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of dredge and equipment.
• Monitor and tend barge equipment during loads and offloads; line-handling and machine operation.
• Perform engine room rounds and operate conveyors; assist with deck work when idle.
• Maintain equipment through deck preservation, fabrication, and basic repairs.
• Opportunities for advancement from entry-level duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Basic computer literacy

Valid driver’s license

TWIC

Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) with O

Job description

Foss Maritime Company LLC is seeking an entry-level Deckhand/Engineer to support safe operation and maintenance of dredge equipment in Richmond, CA. You will assist the Captain and Leverman, monitor gear during loads, handle lines, and operate machinery and conveyors while performing engine room rounds.

During downtime you’ll help with deck preservation, fabrication, and basic machinery repairs. This role offers advancement opportunities for motivated individuals.