Deckhand

Work Schedule: This is a temporary position expected to continue through Summer/Fall of 2024. Schedule for this position is typically 14-21 days of rotating shift work on the vessel followed by 7-10 days off the vessel. Crew change will take place in Cameron, LA.

Job Description Duties:

- Following Captain’s orders
- General maintenance of engine room
- Assist with deck duties
- Line Handling
- Maintaining proper watches (day or night) as described by the Captain
- Ensure vessel equipment functions properly and efficiently
- Painting
- Maintaining cleanliness in living areas
- Other assorted vessel duties as determined by management/Captain

Basic Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, and safety conscious
- Prior engine room experience (preferred)
- Ability to be away from home for extended periods of time

Physical Requirements of the Position:

- Vision that allows safe maneuvering aboard the vessel in situations that are likely to occur when a boat is in navigation night and day, year around. Depth perception must be adequate for assisting the wheelhouse personnel in navigating in close quarters, including lock or bridge approaches.
- Ability to work during adverse weather conditions/rough seas onboard a vessel.
- Ability to use emergency equipment located on the vessel.
- Ability to climb steep and vertical ladders and enter and exit compartments through hatches, doors, and sills.
- May be required to reach into poorly accessible areas of machinery; troubleshoot equipment that is difficult to reach; work in areas that have high noise levels; work below deck in tight spaces.
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
- It is the responsibility of every DEA crew member to report to the vessel in a timely manner, fit and ready for duty.