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Experienced/ Lead/ Mate Deckhand

IngramBargeCompanyPaducah, KY

💰 $28,000 – $45,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Experienced deckhand position for line haul/fleet operations on towboats with Ingram Marine Group.

Skills & Keywords

towboat experiencedeck crewtow buildingvessel maintenance

Before applying please note

Must have Towboat Experience. Please see videos below!

You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based upon Company needs at time of your hire. As an Ingram associate, you will be reliable for your own transportation to and from your hitches.

What You Will Be Doing

Assisting deck crew in tow building (laying wires, tighten ratchets, sweep and shovel barges)
Daily vessel housekeeping (sweeping, mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)
Assisting with locking
Carrying rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses and lines
Working outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat/cold & rain/snow
Checking barges for water and leaks – which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
Upkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging (washing), chipping and painting
Assisting the Engineer as requested
Practicing safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
Participating in safety drills and audits
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested