Master Derrickboat

About the Position: Serve as Master of a derrickboat engaged in channel maintenance, marine construction, and hoisting services. Responsible for the proper maintenance, operation, administration and safety of the vessel.

Relocation and Recruitment incentives, including student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

This is an open continuous announcement.

The first cut-off date is 04/26/2024.

Other certificates may be issued as needed.

• Direct or perform the operation of hoisting and swinging engines on derrickboat engaged in removing obstructions and shoals in navigation channels.
• Make heavy lifts to and from docks, other vessels, and from underwater areas.
• Supervise or direct and coordinate the activities of the crew sweeping and probing waterways for rocks and obstructions; removing debris and wrecks, etc.
• Place vessel in position and direct the placement of anchors and fastening of lines, the operation of deck winches, and the anchoring of the boat.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work such as replacing work on broken engine parts, valves, cables, etc.,
• Operate clamshell buckets, rock hooks, orange peels, and grapples used in digging, lifting, and depositing dredged materials.
• Prepare detailed daily and monthly reports of operations.
• Train new employees.