Houston Fleet Deckhand - No Diploma or GED required! Job at Ingram Barge Company
Does making the great outdoors your office sound fun and exciting? If so, look no further – Ingram Barge Company is looking to bring new hire deckhands onboard!
Before applying, please note:
This position is located in our Houston, TX location. This position will be fleet work, which will require you to work a schedule of 14/7 on a live aboard vessel
OR a 14/7 on a dinner bucket vessel, meaning you will commute back and forth daily. We are looking for applicants that live within 1 hour of Houston, TX.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assist deck crew in tow building (laying wires, tighten ratchets, sweep and shovel barges)
- Daily vessel housekeeping (sweeping, mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)
- Assist with locking
- Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses and lines
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat/cold & rain/snow
- Check barges for water and leaks – which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
- Upkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging (washing), chipping and painting
- Assist the Engineer as requested
- Practice safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
- Participate in safety drills and audits
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
What we’re looking for:
- Demonstration of the Ingram Way
- Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards
- Ability to work away from home for extended periods (14, 21 or 28 day hitches)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to respond quickly in an unexpected circumstance
- Demonstration of critical thinking and decision making skills
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork and acceptance of diversity
- Strong communication skills with all levels within the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must:
- Have reliable transportation to and from work
- Be able to obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)
- Be able to lift and carry up to 110 pounds for up to 1000 feet
- Be able to work in confined spaces often entered through a manhole
- Be able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff
- Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
Preferred Qualifications
No less than 1 year Deckhand Experience
Recruiting Locations
Within one (1) hour of Houston, TX.
Auto req ID
6555BR
Location
20TX2 : Houston Fleeting Services LLC
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