Fleet Deckhand

Magnolia Fleet, LLC; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Fleet, LLC seeks a Deckhand to support vessel operations in Metairie, LA. You will work with crew and shore staff to ensure safe handling of lines, towing, maintenance, and overall readiness of fleet equipment.

Responsibilities include line handling, securing barges, assisting locks or bridges, performing maintenance and cleaning, painting, oil changes, lubricating machinery, and conducting on-site surveys.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with vessel crew and shore-side staff to ensure they have the skills and resources necessary to achieve the company’s goals.
• Handles lines, ties up barges in fleets or to docks.
• Assist in making locks or bridges if applicable.
• The Deckhand will build and break tow using all necessary equipment.
• Must catch a line on deck fittings; work lines at locks; cast lines free when getting underway; and assist in the navigation of the boat.
• Conduct onboard maintenance, repairs, and upkeep.
• Chipping and painting
• General housekeeping and cleaning of the vessel.
• Cooking
• Oil changes
• Lubricating machinery and equipment
• Maintaining and ensuring the quality control of the motor vessel’s Preventive Maintenance System
• Inspects machinery, equipment
• Conducts on-site surveys of vessel equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.
• Complete all required computer-based training as assigned.

Job description

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Fleet Deckhand is to safely support Magnolia Fleet Operations.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with vessel crew and shore-side staff to ensure they have the skills and resources necessary to achieve the company’s goals.
• Handles lines, ties up barges in fleets or to docks.
• Assist in making locks or bridges if applicable.
• The Deckhand will build and break tow using all necessary equipment.
  • Must catch a line on deck fittings; work lines at locks; cast lines free when getting underway; and assist in the navigation of the boat.
• Conduct onboard maintenance, repairs, and upkeep.
  • Chipping and painting
  • General housekeeping and cleaning of the vessel.
  • Cooking
  • Oil changes
  • Lubricating machinery and equipment
• Maintaining and ensuring the quality control of the motor vessel’s Preventive Maintenance System
• Inspects machinery, equipment
• Conducts on-site surveys of vessel equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.
• Complete all required computer-based training as assigned.