Deckhand

Deckhand Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deckhands assist others on the vessel in preparing barges for the loading and discharging of products at ports across the inland waterway system.
• Deckhands build and break tow by using lines, wires, ratchets, and stationary winches.
• Deckhands perform a variety of tasks which include but are not limited to standard housekeeping duties, painting, chipping, transferring rigging, vessel and barge maintenance, midstream fuel transfers, cooking, assisting in making bridges and locks, etc. These duties are performed in all types of weather, day and night, while the vessel is underway.
• Deckhands must be capable of lifting or moving objects that are heavy and awkward.
• The standard work schedule for all deckhands is 12-hour shifts
• Must be familiar with Wepfer Marine, Inc. policies, procedures, safety rules, and regulations, and must abide by them at all times as well as applicable laws, regulations, and other legal requirements.
• From time to time, perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Captain.

**Preferred

Applicants are to live within a 30-45 minute commute from the work site.

All applicants must:

• Have and maintain a valid Driver's License
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successfully pass pre-employment screening including but not limited to drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation:

None

Benefits

Wepfer Marine offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Deckhand: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

The physical work demand for this position is classified as very heavy work, during which the employee will exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force consistently to move objects when making tow or performing other tasks. Be able to work in all types of weather and all weather conditions. The individual should be able to work 12-hour shifts.