Job Details
A deckhand will maintain the vessels in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform work as directed by captain and/or mate of vessel and assist engineer as requested. Job includes pulling and handling heavy lines, wires, and hoses; working on multiple vessel types; general vessel maintenance; and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Responsibilities: The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Deck must be cleaned and free of lines.
- Perform tasks as directed by Captain or Mate.
- Deckhands are to be trained to perform the following skills in addition to other skills required by the captain or mate:
- Use the radio
- Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers
- Make up and throw heaving lines
- Perform lubrication services
- Properly tie off vessels as directed by Captain or Mate
- Give proper direction, distance signals, and information over radio
- Steering the vessel
- Fuel vessel
- Paint inside and outside of vessel on an on-going basis
- Complete daily Sanitation, clean heads, galley, etc
- Remove all garbage and clean all decks
- Clean heads on vessel daily
- Loading supplies
- General cleanup of vessel
- General cooking and galley duties as may be required
- Assist engineer with any engine room duties they may designate
- Engine start ups/ shut downs, Pre lubing, fuel transfers, bilge cleaning
Job Condition and Environment:
- Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
- Ability to live in tight spaces and get along with crew members for extended periods of time.
- Must not be afraid of heights.
- Work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools, cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware, power cords.
- Must be able to perform the functions set forth in the attached job analysis and physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders, and bending and twisting during boat/barge tie up.
Expected Hours of Work:
- Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
- Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.
Coast Line Transfers, LLC offers competitive benefit and compensation packages. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Location: Various on the US East Coast
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications:
- Must have or ability to obtain a Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document.
- Must have or ability to obtain a valid TWIC.
- Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the Captain or Mate.
- Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
- Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
- Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
- Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio with captain, mate, co-workers, dispatchers, and customers.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Previous work experience helpful but not necessary.
Email ewashburn@clt-marine.com with resume, cover letter and a copy of you Merchant Mariner Crediential (MMC)