MARINE DECKHAND - TRAVEL REQUIRED

Job Description

Job Description

Dredgit is hiring Marine Deckhands / Boatmen to support dredging operations on active marine job sites.

This is hands-on work on boats, barges, and dredges. You will work outdoors, around heavy equipment, cables, pumps, and waterways.

Responsibilities:

• Handle mooring lines, ropes, cables and anchors
• Assist with positioning dredges, barges, work boats and floating pipeline
• Work with dredge pipe and pontoon line, including installation, moves and basic repairs
• Fuel, grease, inspect and perform routine maintenance on dredges, boats, pumps and other equipment
• Assist with rigging, loading and unloading equipment and materials
• Clean and maintain decks, barges, boats and work areas
• Use hand and power tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs
• Assist Levermen, Boatmen and other crew members as directed
• Complete daily equipment inspections and follow all company safety procedures

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Willing and able to travel extensively and stay out of town for extended periods
• Able to work long shifts outdoors in heat, cold, rain, mud and other jobsite conditions
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work including climbing, bending, pulling and standing for extended periods
• Comfortable working on and around water, boats and heavy equipment
• Able to safely use basic hand and power tools
• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn
• Dredging, marine, construction, oilfield, industrial or heavy-equipment experience is a plus

Travel

This position requires travel.
Dredgit provides:

• Housing
• $40/day per diem
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)

About Dredgit

Dredgit is a privately held marine and heavy civil contractor performing dredging and infrastructure work across the Gulf Coast and beyond. We promote from within and develop skilled operators from hardworking laborers.

If you want real work, real responsibility, and real opportunity — apply.

Dredgit Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Founded in 2011, Dredgit® Corporation is a family-owned, self-perform specialty contractor based in Houston, Texas. We provide critical infrastructure maintenance services through four operating divisions: Marine, Environmental, Civil and Industrial.

Over the past 11 years, we have safely executed a variety of challenging projects in some tough environments. Our customers include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, state/local governments, and large, well-known industrial companies in the pulp and paper, petrochemical, refining, liquified natural gas, and power generation industries.

Company Description

Founded in 2011, Dredgit® Corporation is a family-owned, self-perform specialty contractor based in Houston, Texas. We provide critical infrastructure maintenance services through four operating divisions: Marine, Environmental, Civil and Industrial.\r\n\r\nOver the past 11 years, we have safely executed a variety of challenging projects in some tough environments. Our customers include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, state/local governments, and large, well-known industrial companies in the pulp and paper, petrochemical, refining, liquified natural gas, and power generation industries.