Tenderboat Deckhand

Job Description

Job Description

Pine Bluff Materials in Ledbetter, KY is currently recruiting a tenderboat deckhand. Tenderboat deckhand will report to Ledbetter, KY.

Deckhand on a tenderboat. Must communicate and work well with tender boat crew on all shifts as well as line haul boat crews. Experienced deckhand must have safe work experience and be familiar with recognizing and communicating hazards and hazardous conditions. Experienced deckhand should have a good understanding of river conditions and change and have ability to evaluate marine rigging and recognize rigging hazards. Experienced deckhand should be able and willing to perform general labor onboard a tow boat that navigates the inland waterway system including; housekeeping on boat and barges, handle lines and cables to put boat and barges together or drop barges, chipping and painting and any and all maintenance and support functions for tow boat and barges. Position is intended to be a dinner bucket position on a 12 hour shift reporting to Boat location in Western Kentucky. Duty will rotate days, nights, and time off. Compensation will be at a daily rate with pay commensurate on experience. Competitive benefit package available with employer participation including health, dental, and life insurance as well as 401K plan after waiting period.

Basic Qualifications:

Deckhand experience preferred but not required
Ability and desire to work 12 hour shift required
Ability to do manual labor including lifting items at least as heavy as 75 pounds is required
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform repetitive bending and stooping is required
Must possess ability to swim and be comfortable working over or adjacent to water
Must have ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold
Must possess excellent communication skills and work well with all applicable entities involved in the process at all times
Experience deckhand must be dependable and consistent to report as scheduled

Pine Bluff Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com regarding application or general questions.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.