Deckhand

We are now accepting resume/applications for EXPERIENCED Deckhands for the Berwick LA and surrounding area. Duties/Responsibilities may/may not be limited to the following:

• Scope of Work:
  • Loading and unloading cargo or luggage relaying important information to the crew maintaining ship equipment assisting with watchkeeping duties and ensuring the general upkeep of the vessel.
• Position Requirements:
  • MUST be able to pass drug screen
  • MUSTpass physical
  • TWIC
  • Safe Gulf
  • Rigging
  • 1st Aide
  • CPR
  • Water Survival
  • Marine & Debris
  • Incipient Fire
• Required Skills:
  • Knowledge of maritime safety
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination.
  • Willingness to work in harsh climates.
  • Strong oral & written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others
  • Excellent organizational skills abilityto multi-task
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Cleaning and preparing a job site
  • Execute daily work instructions received from Supervisor in a timely manner.
    • Performing general maintenance duties like painting sweeping and mopping
    • Loads or unloads material from barges scows and dredges
    • Splices and repairs cables and ropes using hand tools
    • Cooking meals.
  • Using various ropes knots and radio and navigational equipment
  • Moving heavy objects around
  • Greasing and cleaning machinery
  • Lowers and mans lifeboat in case of emergencies
  • Maintain the work area clean safe and organized.
    • Preparing cabins for crew
    • Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities.
    • Mange house keeping activities when requested.
  • Lift and carry merchandises/material as needed.
  • Inspect merchandise upon delivery to identify any damages.
  • Work effectively to meet or exceed productivity goals while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Follows established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
  • Excellent physical fitness & strength
  • Will be required to bend stoop squat crouch kneel and crawl to perform task
  • Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions (heat cold dusty dirty and/or wet conditions)
  Documents Required:
  • Drivers License/Identification Card
  • Social Security Card/Birth Certificate
• Must be able to provide own PPE (Hard hat steel toes safety glasses gloves)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Pay:
  • $170/Day to $180/Day (Based on Experience)
  • Weekly Pay
  • Pay Schedule: Monday - Sunday
• Duration of Job:Temp to Hire

Tasks beyond those listed above will be asked of you so a positive can-do attitude is required.

Qualified candidates can submit a resumeor apply in person at