Deckhand

Osceola AR

Description

Currently seeking motivated, self driven, hardworking individuals for a full-time Deckhand position with a Barge company located in Osceola Arkansas. Position comes with full benefits such as; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K program. Deckhand Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Deckhands assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of products at ports across the inland waterway system. • Deckhands build and break tow by using lines, wires, ratchets and stationary winches. • Deckhands perform a variety of tasks which include but not limited to standard housekeeping duties, painting, chipping, transferring rigging, vessel and barge maintenance, midstream fuel transfers, cooking, assisting in making bridges and locks, etc. These duties are performed in all types of weather, day and night, while the vessel is underway. • The standard work schedule for all deckhands are 12 hour shifts (5 nights, 5 days, and off for 5 days) starting at 6am to 6pm. • From time to time, perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Captain. Physical Requirements: The physical work demand for this position are classified as very heavy work, during which the employee will exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force consistently to move objects when making tow or performing other tasks. THIS IS NOT A LIVE ON BOAT POSITION AND TEMPORARY HOUSING IS NOT AVAILABLE Preferred: Applicants to live within a 45-60 minute commute from the work site. For more details please contact 662-408-0874