Deckhand

Company: Upper River Services LLC
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

DECKHAND
FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE AVAILABLE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN UP TO 10% OF YOUR WAGES WITH OUR YEAR-END BONUS PROGRAMPLUS
A $2,500.00 HIRING BONUS
MUST BE HIRED BEFORE AUGUST 1 TO BE ELIGIBLE
Starting Daily Rate: $252.00
Upper River Services--DOES NOT--have live aboard vessels.
Working Schedule & Conditions:

• Seasonal (early spring - late fall)
• Twelve (12) hour shifts; commitment to shift completion is required except for emergency situations
• Potential to work seven (7) consecutive days
• Day shift--and--night shift availability required
• Must work outside in varying temperatures, weather conditions, and daylight or darkness
  Essential Functions:
  
  • Handle lines, shore wires, and rigging to moor vessels to docks, lock walls, other vessels, or the river bank
  • Build and break tow using rigging and lines
  • Maintain the safety of the towboat and all barges in tow
  • Remove excess water in cargo and tank compartments of vessels
  • Place running lights about the tow as required for safe navigation
  • Examine and repair lines and wires used to lash and moor vessels
  • Maintain a lookout on the head of a tow
  • Clean the vessel; this includes but is not limited to the following: floor areas, emptying trash cans, stove, freezer, refrigerators, shower stalls, sinks, and toilets, polishing brass, dusting furniture and shelving, cleaning walls, ceilings, and windows
  • Remove old paint and repaint decks and superstructures of vessels
    Physical Demands:
    
    • Climbing ladders and stairs
    • Entering confined spaces
    • Repetitive bending and stooping
    • Lifting heavy equipment
    • Walking on steel decks for extended periods of time
    • Lifting and carrying objects ranging from less than ten (10lbs) pounds to weights in excess of one hundred (100 lbs) pounds
      Personal Protection Equipment--(PPE):
      The use of PPE is required. Required PPE is provided by the Company.
      Must be able to wear:
      
      • Personal flotation devices
      • Gloves
      • Steel-toed boots
      • Hard hats
      • Ear and eye protection
      • Weather dictated clothing
      • Equipment designed to prevent inhaling of foreign substances
        
        For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
        https://ursi.isolvedhire.com/jobs/839524-140250.html

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