Inexperienced Deckhand

Hinesfurlongline; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a great workplace as a deckhand, where you'll be an essential part of the team ensuring smooth vessel operations. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including handling lines, maintaining deck cleanliness, and performing essential maintenance tasks. You'll work under the guidance of experienced mates, gaining valuable skills in the maritime industry. If you're looking for a hands-on position in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vital industry while enjoying a rewarding career with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle lines and perform deck maintenance.
• Experience with machinery lubrication and cable splicing.

Responsibilities

• Moor the vessel, rig towing lines, and maintain deck cleanliness.
• Stand lookout watches and assist with loading/unloading materials.
• Perform maintenance tasks including painting and lubricating machinery.

Skills

Line Handling

Watchkeeping

Deck Maintenance

Machinery Lubrication

Cable Splicing

Tools

Chipper

Scraper

Paint Roller

Spray Gun

Hand Tools

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

A deckhand, under the direction of the mate, will perform any combination of the following duties:

1. Handle lines to moor the vessel to dock, locks, or another vessel.
2. Rig towing lines.
3. Sweep decks using a broom, brush, or mop.
4. Stand lookout watches while the vessel is underway.
5. Load or unload materials and supplies from docks or other vessels.
6. Paint decks and superstructure of the vessel using a chipper, scraper, and/or brush, paint roller, or spray gun.
7. Lubricate machinery and equipment.
8. Splice and repair wire cables and ropes using hand tools.
9. Fuel equipment.
10. Examine cables that hold barges and vessels in tow and, using a ratchet, tighten cables to ensure barges and vessel are snug.
11. Check barges and barge void tanks for leakage or damage.