Inland Deckhand – Barge Ops & Safety (Entry Level)

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K

Job summary

Kirby Inland Marine is seeking an Inland Deckhand to assist the vessel master in safe operations on boats and barges. You will manage lines, perform routine maintenance, and assist with duties such as cooking and cleaning as needed.

The role requires basic computing skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work in varied weather and long shifts away from home. Training is provided and compensation includes daily pay with benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills knowledge required.
• 12 months of consecutive work experience preferred.
• High School or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Attach and remove line and cables to and from the vessel, barges, docks and locks
• Handle lines 4 to 8 times during loading and discharging in order to adjust for the changing height of the barge, relative to the height of other barges, the dock and the vessel
• Maintain vessel by performing scheduled maintenance and housekeeping such as sweeping, washing the vessel, chipping rusted metal, priming and painting
• Make minor repairs using tools such as hammers, fire axes and ratchets, hand winches, stripping pumps, needle guns and grinders
• Perform other duties as assigned by the vessel master (examples: cooking, cleaning and washing clothes)

Skills

Basic computer skills

12 months experience

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Kirby Inland Marine is seeking an Inland Deckhand to assist the vessel master in safe operations on boats and barges. You will manage lines, perform routine maintenance, and assist with duties such as cooking and cleaning as needed.

The role requires basic computing skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work in varied weather and long shifts away from home. Training is provided and compensation includes daily pay with benefits.