Fleet Deckhand - St. Louis MO

Missouri Ag Connection; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleeting location in St. Louis, MO.

As a Fleet Deckhand, you will perform vessel upkeep, tow preparation, and fleet operations while complying with safety policies and USCG regulations. You must be able to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and possess a TWIC card or apply within 5 days.

Qualifications

• Follow directions under captain or mate supervision
• Inland waterway decking experience preferred but not required
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to complete documents
• Flexible schedule; changes in assignments and priorities as vessel needs
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Ability to work in all climates
• Promote ADM Way and core Values
• History of safe work behavior and commitment to safety policies
• Able to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays
• TWIC card required; apply within 5 days if not on hire date
• Deckhands assigned to 5-day shifts, 5-night shifts, 5 days off

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
• Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for Lineboats
• Fleet work, including preparing barges for delivery to local customers
• Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders as required
• Assist the captain with vessel reports in compliance with safety and USCG regulations
• Report injuries, illnesses, and near misses promptly
• Additional duties as required or requested

Job description

Job Description

Fleet Deckhand - St. Louis, MO

This is a full-time, non-exempt level position.

Position Summary

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleeting location in St. Louis, MO.

Job Responsibilities

• General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
• Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for Lineboats
• Fleet work, including preparing barges for delivery to local customers
• Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required
• Assist the captain with required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report any problems or damage
• Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Job Requirements

• Ability to follow direction and execute tasks under the supervision of captain or mate
• Inland waterway decking experience preferred, but not required
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule; must allow for changes in assignments, and priorities depending upon identified needs of the vessel
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Must be able to work in all types of climates
• Promote the ADM Way and core Values
• Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and Holidays
• Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days
• Fleet Deckhands will be assigned to one of the following schedules:5 day shifts, 5 night shifts, 5 days off

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and Company human performance exam (physical ability test)
• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent heavy lifting
• Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending and climbing stairs/ladders
• Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces

Diversity and Inclusion

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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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