Dredging Deckhand

This position will require overnight travel in the Great Lakes area. The majority of dredging jobs performed will be for the **USACE** (United States Army Corps of Engineers) and _**Davis-Bacon Act wages do apply**_ on those contracts. *Davis-Bacon Act Wages are determined by position. The wages in this posting is for yard scale pay. Yard scale is paid when we are not actively dredging on a USACE contract.
- **Description**_
- Communicate with Dredge Operator, other Boat Operators and barge loader to coordinate dredge movements.
- Ensures anchor and buoy lines are repaired, oiled, greased, and in good operating condition.
- Secures Mooring Lines to vessels.
- Assists in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline and mooring fixtures.
- Couples and aligns sections of dredge pipelines to assure efficient discharge of silt from waterway. Sets anchors to secure submerged pipelines.
- Complete Daily Boat Maintenance Log/Checklist is Mandatory
- Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
- Assist in performing maintenance as needed.
- Assist with washing and maintaining boats and equipment in proper working order.
- Keep work areas clean and organized.
- Work as a team and fulfill any and all other duties and tasks as assigned.
- Safely Operate and maintain workboats and tender/skiffs.
- **Requirements**_
- 3 to 5 years of experience in dredging or marine construction (preferred but not required).
- Must be able to travel.
- OSHA Certification a plus.
- Boating or Equipment Certifications a plus.
- A Valid Driver's License is required to be maintained throughout your employment.
- Must be able to work outside for entire shift in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet) required.
- Be honest, hardworking, reliable, punctual and have a positive attitude.

**Physical Demands/Work Environment**
- Physical/Sensory Functions: Occasionally will sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Frequently will stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.
- Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: On the road