Offshore Deckhands - Travel Through Florida & Bahamas - 96' Steel Workboat - Up to $225/day
Deckhands are needed for TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale to serve aboard a 96-foot Offshore Supply Vessel based in Dania Beach, Florida. This company offers a dynamic marine environment with opportunities for towing, salvage, transportation, and special project operations. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, dependable, and eager to gain hands-on experience in offshore and commercial marine operations.
Perks & Benefits
- $190-$225 per day wage
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
What You'll Need
- STCW Certification
- Current TWIC Card
- Valid Passport
- Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Port Everglades Port ID or ability to obtain one
- Ability to participate in a random drug testing program
- Ability to travel and work extended assignments when required
- Strong work ethic and commitment to safety
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds
- Ability to handle lines, towing gear, rigging equipment, and cargo safely
- Ability to climb ladders, vessel structures, and gangways
- Ability to board vessels from docks, small boats, and varying sea conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work on deck for extended periods
- Ability to work on uneven, wet, and slippery surfaces
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, wind, and offshore environments
- Ability to safely work around cranes, winches, towing gear, and moving equipment
- Ability to work long hours while underway on charter or project assignments
- Ability to respond to emergencies and perform physically demanding tasks when required
- Ability to swim and dive in inland waterways and the ocean
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Previous offshore vessel experience
- Mechanical aptitude and vessel maintenance experience
- Experience with cranes, lifting, and rigging operations
- Experience with towing operations and line handling
- Experience aboard offshore supply vessels, tugboats, workboats, or commercial vessels
- Knowledge of marine safety procedures and equipment