Foreman-Line Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

As a Foreman- Line Handler, you will be responsible for leading a crew of 6-12 Line Handlers in conducting mooring and unmooring operations of vessels at various fixed water and water edge structures. This role requires a strong understanding of safety procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic outdoor environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct a line handler crew, ensuring the safe and efficient completion of tasks.
• Fill out and confirm all job documentation
• Conduct safety analysis for each job and communicate any safety concerns with line handler crew.
• Perform lineman duties at fixed water and water edge structures where ocean vessels and barges are moored.
• Operate Linemen Mooring Boats.
• Utilize hand signals and verbal commands to ensure dock safety of crew.
• Inspect and report visual and auditory indications of line fraying, separation, or failure.
• Monitor and enforce use of PPE for your crew based on best practices and facility requirements. 
• Work in all types of weather elements.
• Climb vertical ladders to access boats, docks, piers, wharves, dolphins, and walkways. 
• Climb and descend water edge inclines of varying steepness and construction (Earth, rock, concrete, wood).
• Manually pull/push/lift/drag vessel/barge mooring lines from water to a mooring bollard/bit/cleat ashore or vice versa.

Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent or other related field required.
• Boat operator certification.
• Current TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Previous Foreman experience in the Marine Industry preferred.
• Hazard Awareness Training.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Organizational skills, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Active listening and service orientation skills.
• Knowledge of marine operations and customer service principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Must exert up to 50 pounds of force/lifting/dragging, up to 150 pounds, and an amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as analyzing figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection, and using measurement devices.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.

Working Conditions:

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.
• Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you have a current TWIC?
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Have you ever operated a boat?
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