Deckhand (Night Shift) - Columbus, MS

Watco Companies L.L.C. • United States, United States • 1w ago

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQwRouo2A04)

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

Outsanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek

Competitive compensation and benefits (https://www.watco.com/benefits/)

Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers

Operations training at the Safe Performance Center (https://vimeo.com/895928733) in Birmingham, Alabama

Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University

Career advancement opportunities

Schedule: 12 hr Night Shift: 6PM - 6AM, 7 Days on, 7 Days off

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/ hr Depending on Experience

Job Description

The Deckhand is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area.

Must know how to respond in case of emergency / (MAN OVERBOARD)

Understanding and comprehension of duties and responsibilities.

Must have or the ability to obtain a TWIC card.

The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tows, maintain the fleet insuring all barges are secure. Duties are to be performed in a safe and compliant manner.

All deckhand personnel will successfully complete all required training

The Deckhand must be able to perform vessel maintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, changing all fuel and oil and filters,

Follow written procedures for M/v Fueling

Inspect and look for any deficiencies or housekeeping issues correct if possible, notify the Captain of any conditions, which could affect the safety of Team members, tow or tug.

Be Able to assist with the training of newly hired Team members handle lines and rigging during tow building, docking activities.

Use proper knots when tying off barges

Must be able to work in a rotation schedule, be able to work additional overtime as needed

Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.

Must be able to perform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include PFD, PVC foul weather gear, gloves, safety glasses and Met guard boots.

Must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.

Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.

Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.

Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.

Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles

Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.

Receive oral or written instructions from Supervisors / Boat Pilot indicating which barges are to be handled

Notifies Boat Pilot of distances to cells or barges using radio, verbal and possible hand signals.

Follow the SOP for proper tying and all barge movement procedures

Team mate must have good balance and coordination in order to safely walk over catwalks, barge decks and over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.

May coordinate activities of sweeping dock, roadways and pushing material up in barges and on dock. (Skid Steers, Wheel loader)

Responsible for proper placement and stowing of gear

Responsible for assisting in spotting of barges.

Other duties as assigned.

Machines, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used

Hand tools, Skid Steers, wheel loader, sweeper and water truck

Ratchets, wires, wenches and lines, PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, Metatarsal steel toed boots, PFD and PVC foul weather gear.

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