Deckhand

Job summary
Illinois Marine Towing Deckhands work on our fleet of Inland Towing and Fleeting VesselsPreparing barges for safe and timely transportQualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Performing the various tasks necessary to maintaining, making up and breaking a tow• Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks• Standing lookout or "riding the head" of the tow as a lookout• Maintain cleanliness of the vessel and tow• Inspect and maintain equipment• Preform basic vessel maintenance• Report any relevant vessel condition information• Adhere to all IMT policies, USCG and environmental regulations
Requirements
• Demonstrate the ability to employ all safety practices and manage risk• Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills• Be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)