Experienced/ Lead/ Mate Deckhand

divh2Experienced/ Lead/ Mate Deckhand/h2pIngram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on Americas inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet of barges that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products./ppWere committed to being the best at whatever we do. Were continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and were successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates./ph3Job Description/h3pIngram Marine Group is looking to bring experienced deckhands on board for our Line haul/Fleet operations./ppBefore applying please note:/ppMust have Towboat Experience. Please see videos below!/ppYou may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based upon Company needs at time of your hire. As an Ingram associate, you will be reliable for your own transportation to and from your hitches./ppWhat You Will Be Doing:/pulliAssisting deck crew in tow building (laying wires, tighten ratchets, sweep and shovel barges)/liliDaily vessel housekeeping (sweeping, mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)/liliAssisting with locking/liliCarrying rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses and lines/liliWorking outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat/cold rain/snow/liliChecking barges for water and leaks which at times requires climbing into confined spaces/liliUpkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging ( washing ), chipping and painting/liliAssisting the Engineer as requested/liliPracticing safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems/liliParticipating in safety drills and audits/liliPerforming other related duties as assigned or requested/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/pulliDemonstration of the Ingram Way/liliAbility to uphold Ingrams high safety standards/liliAbility to work away from home for extended periods/liliAbility to work in a fast-paced environment/liliAbility to respond quickly in an unexpected circumstance/liliDemonstration of critical thinking and decision making skills/liliStrong communication within all levels of the organization/liliAbility to demonstrate teamwork and acceptance of diversity/liliMust be able to read/write the English language per USCG regulations/liliMust be able to obtain required Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card./liliPass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)/liliBe able to lift and carry up to 110 pounds for up to 1000 feet/liliBe able to work in confined spaces often entered through a manhole/liliBe able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff/li/ulh3Additional Information/h3pAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./pulliA competitive compensation package/liliComprehensive benefits including Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA./liliGenerous paid time off benefits/lili401K match/liliLife and ADD, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, more/liliAssociate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program/li/ulpIngram will never ask job applicants for money at any stage of the hiring process. We do not require payments for applications, background checks, training, or any other recruitment-related expenses. Additionally, we do not arrange or cover travel for interviews. Ingram does not guarantee employment to individuals attending walk-in interviews or hiring events. If you receive any requests for payment or travel coordination claiming to be from Ingram, please treat them as fraudulent and report them to us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io./ppIf you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at View email address on click.appcast.io/ppIngram Marine Group and its affiliates (Company) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information./ppEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/ppWe participate in EVerify/p/div