Inexperienced Deckhand

Ingram Barge Company; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription

HSA

Vision

Dental

401K match

Life & AD&D

Employee Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Growth & development

Job summary

Ingram Barge Company is seeking entry level and experienced deckhands to join our crew for inland waterway operations. You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based on company needs. Reliable transportation to hitch locations is required.

Responsibilities include deck crew support, vessel housekeeping, locking, rigging, pumps and hoses, and safety drills. Candidates must be able to lift up to 110 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions; TWIC card is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
• Must obtain a valid TWIC card (not a renewal receipt)

Responsibilities

• Assist deck crew in tow building (laying wires, tightening ratchets, sweeping and shoveling barges)
• Perform daily vessel housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, cleaning crew living quarters)
• Assist with locking
• Carry rigging (ratchets, wires, straps)
• Handle pumps, hoses and lines
• Work outdoors in heat/cold and rain/snow
• Check barges for water and leaks; may require entering confined spaces
• Maintain vessel appearance (washing, chipping, painting)
• Assist the Engineer as requested
• Practice safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
• Participate in safety drills and audits
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Good communication

Ability to work away from home

English literacy

Job description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

Job Description

Are you ready to navigate your way toward a new career? Ingram Barge Company is looking to bring both entry level and experienced deckhands onboard.

Before applying please note:

You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based upon Company needs at time of your hire. As an Ingram associate, you will be reliable for your own transportation to and from your hitches.

• 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

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
• Driver's License Preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• Generous paid time off benefits
• 401K match
• Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program

Ingram will never ask job applicants for money at any stage of the hiring process. We do not require payments for applications, background checks, training, or any other recruitment-related expenses. Additionally, we do not arrange or cover travel for interviews. Ingram does not guarantee employment to individuals attending walk‑in interviews or hiring events. If you receive any requests for payment or travel coordination claiming to be from Ingram, please treat them as fraudulent and report them to us immediately at [e-mail] .

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [e-mail]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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