Fleet Deckhand
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Job Location:
Granite, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 East Carondelet and Sauget IL
Before applying please note:
Must have Drivers Licenses and a Valid TWIC card.
Our schedule for this role is a 7/7 Dinnerbucket (12-hour shifts for 7 days a week; 7 days off). You will be assigned to a vessel after completion of Orientation. Due to this schedule you must live within 1-hour of this location since you will be going home after each shift. Candidates wishing for a position working a 28/28-day 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:
- Assisting deck crew in tow building (laying wires tighten ratchets sweep and shovel barges)
- Daily vessel housekeeping (sweeping mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)
- Assisting with locking
- Carrying rigging (ratchets wires and straps) pumps hoses and lines
- Working outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat/cold & rain/snow
- Checking barges for water and leaks which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
- Upkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging (washing) chipping and painting
- Assisting the Engineer as requested
- Practicing safe crew vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
- Participating in safety drills and audits
- Performing 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
- Ability to work in a fast-paced 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 post-offer 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.
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.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Dispatching
- Maintenance Management
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Fleet Management
- Operating Systems
- Leadership Experience
- Logistics
About Company
Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transports agg ... View more
