Fleet Deckhand Columbus KY
Fleet Deckhand Columbus KY
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Job Description
Are you ready to navigate your way toward a new career Ingram Barge Company is looking to bring both entry level and experienced deckhands onboard to support our fleeting operations in Columbus KY.
Before applying please note:
Must have Drivers Licenses and a Valid TWIC card.
Columbus vessels work a variety of schedules ranging from 21/21 14/7 and 7/7. You will be assigned to a vessel after completion of Orientation. Candidates wishing for a position working a 28/28day schedule should apply to the Linehaul Deckhand posting. Regardless of assignment and schedule you will be reliable for your own transportation to and from your hitches.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assist deck crew in tow building (laying wires tighten ratchets sweep and shovel barges)
- Daily vessel housekeeping (sweeping mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)
- Assist with locking
- Carry rigging (ratchets wires and straps) pumps hoses and lines
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat/cold & rain/snow
- Check barges for water and leaks which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
- Upkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging washing chipping and painting
- Assist the Engineer as requested
- Practice safe crew vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
- Participate in safety drills and audits
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications :
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstration of the Ingram Way
- Ability to uphold Ingrams high safety standards
- Ability to work away from home for extended periods 21 14 or 7 day hitches)
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
- Ability to respond quickly in an unexpected circumstance
- Demonstration of critical thinking and decision making skills
- Strong communication within all levels of the organization
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork and acceptance of diversity
- Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
- Must obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Pass a postoffer process if an offer is made (background check drug screen physical)
- Be able to lift and carry up to 110 pounds for up to 1000 feet
- Be able to work in confined spaces often entered through a manhole
- Be able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- A competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans HSA Vision Dental and Health Care FSA.
- Generous paid time off benefits
- 401K match
- Life and AD&D Employee Assistant programs Group Legal & more
- Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program
Ingram will never ask job applicants for money at any stage of the hiring process. We do not require payments for applications background checks training or any other recruitmentrelated expenses. Additionally we do not arrange or cover travel for interviews. Ingram does not guarantee employment to individuals attending walkin interviews or hiring events. If you receive any requests for payment or travel coordination claiming to be from Ingram please treat them as fraudulent and report them to us immediately at .
If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application you may email us at
Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (Company) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age work related mental or physical disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or genetic information.
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
