Foss Deckhand/Engineer

2 weeks ago

Richmond, CA, United States Foss Maritime Full time

Req. Number

003-4313

Job Description

The Deckhand/Engineer is responsible under the direction of the Captain and Leverman to assist in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the dredge and associated machinery and equipment. The Deckhand/Engineer is responsible for monitoring and tending barge equipment during loads and offloads to include line-handling, operating machinery + conveyor belts, and engine room rounds. During down time the Deckhand/Engineer will assist maintaining equipment to include deck preservation, fabrication, and machinery repair. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Organizational and communication skills for effective teamwork.

  • Ability to think through unexpected events effectively.

  • Ambition, creativity, resolve, common sense and good judgment for effective problem solving.

  • Administrative skills to maintain records and inventories.

  • Basic computer literacy.

  • Must join the Inland Boatmen’s Union within 30 days of hire.

  • Valid driver’s license from State of residence.

  • Valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) with Ordinary Seaman endorsement (OS)

  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Commercial maritime experience, to include line handling and seamanship.

  • Welding/fabrication experience, pipe-fitting.

  • Aptitude for operating machinery, previous experience with heavy machinery.

  • Basic Hydraulics

  • Basic Electrical

  • Basic Mechanics

  • Basic Rigging

Compensation:

Pay for this position is $41.2582 per hour.

How to Apply:

Ready to set sail with Foss? Submit your application via our careers page. If you need any assistance, please reach out to fossjobs@foss.com. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Drug Free Workplace:

Foss Maritime Company LLC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Foss Maritime Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation

41.2582

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