ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ART - Co) fleeting location in Waggaman, LA. Job Responsibilities: General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning. Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for Lineboats. Fleet work, including preparing barges for delivery to local customers. Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders ma... more details
Fleet Deckhand I - Westwego, LA This is a full-time, non-exempt level position.
Position Summary:
ADM is seeking a laborer to work as a deckhand under the direction of a Captain on a tug boat at our American River Transportation Company (ARTCo) fleeting location in Waggaman, LA.
Job Responsibilities:
General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for Lineboats
Fleet work, including preparing barges for delivery to local customers
Assisting barge cleaners, mechanics, and welders may also be required
Assist the captain 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
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; must allow for changes in assignments, and priorities depending upon identified needs of the vessel
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
Must be able to work in all types of climates
Promote the ADM Way and core Values
Must have a demonstrated history of safe work behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve upon safety policies and procedures
Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends and Holidays
Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required. If you do not have a TWIC card upon hire, you must apply for one within 5 days
Physical Requirements:
Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and company human performance exam (physical ability test)
Standing for prolonged periods of time
Frequent heavy lifting
Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending and climbing stairs/ladders
Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces
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