Tugboat Deckhand

Tugboat Deckhand

Gator Dredging is looking for an experienced Tugboat Deckhand. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Deckhand who can assist on our Tugboat or vessels in a dredging environment. Our company operates over 30 vessels to include Inspected Inland Push Boats, Truckable Tugs, Survey Boats, Crew Boats, and over 40 barges on the East and West coast of Florida. This Position Requires for you to have at least 1 year of previous maritime experience.

Responsibilities For the Tugboat Deckhand:

• Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
• Move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
• Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
• Assist with locking, sweeping and shoveling barges, etc.
• Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Working outdoors for extended periods of time, and in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow( if operating outside of FL).
• Daily vessel housekeeping such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
• Check barges for water or leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces.
• Maintain vessel appearance to include washing, cleaning, chipping and painting the vessel.
• Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies to and from the vessel.
• Ability to assist in skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
• Assist in direct transfer including fuel, lubricants and bilge liquids.
• Periodic cleaning tasks include trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting.
• Fleet/tow work (preparing barges or dredge pipe).
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements For the Tugboat Deckhand:

• Must be able to be away for periods of time as schedules are generally 14 days away and 14 days home.
• Experience preferred, at least 1 year in the maritime field.
• Physical labor experience working outdoors is a plus.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
• Must be able to be enrolled in a drug consortium and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time.
• MMC Certification a plus
• Boating or Equipment Certifications a plus
• Must be able to work outside for entire shift in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet) required
• Be honest, hardworking, reliable, punctual and attitude to get the job done
• Highschool diploma or GED.

Physical Demands/Work Environment of The Laborer / Site Help:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally 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.

Employee Benefits. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Gator Dredging is a:

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Homeland Security- E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information, please visit www.gatordredging.com