Deck Hand

For this project, interested candidates who are not currently union members will be referred to the appropriate union for more information about the job opportunity.

Primary Purpose:

The Deck Hand is responsible for safely performing assigned duties on assigned vessels.

Essential Job Functions:

• May perform a variety of functions, such as building a tow utilizing various tools/equipment to include but not limited to wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables
• Move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges
• Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tanks/void for removal
• Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies on the vessel to and from the front hull
• Complete skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel
• Put out sounders at the head of the barge
• Complete processes to allow the vessel to take on fuel
• Complete daily and periodic cleaning tasks to include but not limited to trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting

Qualifications:

• Must be familiar with their emergency duty and develop an acceptable skill level in the emergency role
• Must be able to participate in emergency drills as required
• Must participate in stretch and flex on a daily basis
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist with a variety of tasks on the job as needed
• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety
• Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers
  
• Excellent hand-eye-coordination
• Previous experience, especially in heavy civil construction is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Physically stand or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for long periods
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
• Lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment
• Have the visual and hearing capacity to perform work without harm
• Must be able to endure heat and cold index exposures

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Massman Construction Co., with or without notice.

Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.

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