Job Description
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Overview: The Deckhand participates in the general maintenance of an inland pushboat and barges, works with lines and hard rigging and observes the transfer of products on the barges. Responsibilities: SAFETY - Inland Deckhands are responsible for supporting the vessel master in the safe and efficient operation of Kirby's boats and barges.
- Kirby employees are responsible for the adherence to safety rules, and safety instructions from Managers and Supervisors as a requirement for employment with Kirby.
ROLE AND 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)
Qualifications: EXPERIENCE - Basic computer skills knowledge required.
- 12 months of consecutive work experience preferred.
EDUCATION - High School or GED preferred
WORK CONDITIONS - Must be able live and work in close quarters and able to spend a length of time away from family.
- Work schedule and hours determined by boat. Typical work schedule is a 2 for 1 schedule up to 30 days, with a 12 hour work shift including holidays.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold.
- Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time.
- Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to/from company defined hub cities.
COMPENSATION - $195/DAY, PLUS BENEFITS (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/401K, ETC.)
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Valid TWIC card must be in hand prior to applying. Need a TWIC card? Apply here.
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
- Must not have more than 2 moving driving violations in the last 3 years
- Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10
- Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel, as found in 46 CFR Part 10
- Must be able to pass company requirements of 46 CFR Part 197 Subpart C Benzene
- Valid state issued birth certificate required.
- Valid social security card required
- Must be 18 years of age
- Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation
- Must be able to read and write English
- Ability to understand written and verbal orders
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Walk - Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day
- Step - Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal
- Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines)
- Climb - Must be able to climb a 90 degree vertical ladder 25-30 feet, and carry weight while climbing
- Grip/Hold/Pull - Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs
- Lift - Must be able to lift 75lbs.
- Lift & Carry - Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for approximately 350 feet
- Vision - Color vision and eyesight must be sufficient to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential. This requires an uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/40 in each eye
- Hearing - Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements
- Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required
- Smell - Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors
- Pulmonary Functions - Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 75%
- General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
- Equipment - Must be able to wear a negative or positive pressure respirator, PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
- Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Trial period, Shift work