Lineboat Deckhand - St. Louis, MO

ARTCo Lineboat Deckhand

This is a full-time position.

Position Summary:

ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a lineboat at American River Transportation Company (ARTCo).

Job Responsibilities:

• General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
• Tow work, including building rigging and tow for vessel
• Locking, including preparing barges and rigging to transit locks
• Assisting engineers in maintenance jobs may also be required
• Assist the captain and mate with required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report any problems or damage
• Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner, and review
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Job Requirements:

• Ability to follow direction and execute tasks under the supervision of captain or mate
• Inland waterway decking experience preferred, but not required
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to comprehend/complete a variety of documents
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule; allowance for changes in assignments, and priorities depending upon identified needs
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Ability be able in all types of climates
• Promote the ADM Way and core Values
• Have a proven history of safe work behavior and a sincere dream to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
• Willingness to work a 28 days on and 28 days off schedule
• Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, it is a requirement that you apply for one within 5 days

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent heavy lifting
• Extended times of kneeling, bending and climbing stairs/ladders
• Work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces