Deckhand - New Johnsonville, TN

Deckhand - New Johnsonville, TN

Job Location: New Johnsonville, TN

Office Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour

Schedule: M-F, Shift starts at 6:00 AM

Job Summary: Watco's New Johnsonville Terminal handles a variety of commodities. As a Deckhand, you will assist with removing and resetting barge covers, climbing in and out of barges, and operating a skid steer to move materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Deckhand is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of the assigned area.
• Must know how to respond in case of emergency (e.g., man overboard), including participating in monthly overboard and fire drills.
• Must have a clear understanding and comprehension of all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tows, maintain the fleet, ensuring all barges are secure. Duties must be performed in a safe and compliant manner.
• All deckhand personnel must successfully complete all required training.
• The Deckhand must be able to perform vessel maintenance, including cleaning, scraping, painting, and changing all fuel, oil, and filters.
• Must follow written procedures for motor vessel (M/V) fueling.
• Must be able to assist with the training of newly hired team members, and handle lines and rigging during tow building and docking activities.
• Must use proper knots when tying off barges.
• Must be able to work a rotational schedule and be available to work additional overtime as needed.
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Must be able to perform all duties while wearing required protective equipment, including a PFD, PVC foul weather gear, gloves, safety glasses, and Met guard boots.
• Must adhere to and comply with all company policies, United States Coast Guard regulations, and environmental regulations.
• Must follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English, and understand basic math.
• Must have a working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating Principles.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.
• Must be able to receive oral or written instructions from supervisors or the boat pilot indicating which barges are to be handled.
• Must be able to notify the boat pilot of distances to cells or barges using radio, verbal communication, and possibly hand signals.
• Must follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for proper tying and all barge movement procedures.
• May coordinate activities such as sweeping the dock and roadways, and pushing material into barges and onto the dock using skid steers or a wheel loader.
• Responsible for the proper placement and stowing of gear.
• Must be able to work safely in all weather conditionsincluding wet, icy, and uneven surfacesusing strong balance, coordination, and situational awareness at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to pass training and required testing
• Education: High School or GED equivalent