Fleet Deckhand

divh2Fleet Deckhand/h2pNavigate your way to a new and exciting career! Ingram Marine Group is looking for Fleet Deckhands for our Sauget and East Carondelet operations./ppIngram 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 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./ph2Job Description/h2pAre you ready to navigate your way toward a new career? Ingram Barge Company is looking to bring both entry level and experienced deckhands onboard to support our fleeting operations in East Carondelet and Sauget, IL/ppBefore applying please note: Must have Drivers Licenses and a Valid TWIC card. Our schedule for this role is a 7/7 Dinnerbucket (12-hour shifts for 7 days a week; 7 days off). You will be assigned to a vessel after completion of Orientation. Due to this schedule, you must live within 1-hour of this location since you will be going home after each shift. Candidates wishing for a position working a 28/28-day schedule should apply to the Linehaul Deckhand posting. Regardless of assignment and schedule, 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/ulh2Qualifications/h2pKnowledge, 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 and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements/liliMust obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)/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/ulh2Additional Information/h2pAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./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/pp interested Privacy Notice/p/div