Role Objectives: Must work 14/7 (liveaboard) schedule and be willing to travel as needed. The role of vessel deckhand is to assist the Captain and crew in the safe, timely, efficient, and orderly operation of the company’s vessel. The vessel deckhand must be familiar with the dedicated to the passenger safety policy. Work as a team to ensure that all cargo and passenger deliveries are completed safely and in a timely manner. Performs a variety of operations involving rigging cargo for crane lifts and maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. The deckhand will participate in cooking and cleaning as assigned by the captain. Required to report all accidents/incidents, to vessel Captain. Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC.)
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to identify a problem/potential problem
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
1-2 years of related experience required
Ability to obtain a MMC and USCG Medical Certificate
Rigging
Ability exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly
Ability to climb stairs/ladders
Ability to Stand for Extended Periods
Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body coveralls
Ability to work around moving machinery
Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)
Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standards
Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)
Ability to work in noisy environments
Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives
Requires hearing, talking, grasping quickly, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and crawling
The worker is subject to noise, vibration, hazards, and is frequently in close quarters and small enclosed rooms and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways
Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases
Responsibilities
Role Objectives: Must work 14/7 (liveaboard) schedule and be willing to travel as needed
The role of vessel deckhand is to assist the Captain and crew in the safe, timely, efficient, and orderly operation of the company’s vessel
The vessel deckhand must be familiar with the dedicated to the passenger safety policy
Work as a team to ensure that all cargo and passenger deliveries are completed safely and in a timely manner
Performs a variety of operations involving rigging cargo for crane lifts and maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment
The deckhand will participate in cooking and cleaning as assigned by the captain
Required to report all accidents/incidents, to vessel Captain
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines
Maintenance of vessels: cleaning, painting, scraping, assist with engine maintenance/repairs, and fueling
Participate in safety training and drills
Assist in emergency situations as required by captain
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate
navigational aids such as buoys and channel markers
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and hull
Assist in loading/offloading cargo
Deploy/Recover spill boom equipment
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris
Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear
Load or unload materials from vessels to include stores, water, fuel and lubricants
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, and anchor
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Operate motor vehicles
The worker is subject to environmental conditions with no protection from the weather
Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment
Work near others, usually within a few feet
Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water
Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks
Work surface is stable, height is elevated
Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the
worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water