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Marquette Transportation Deckhand in Paducah, Kentucky
- Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as 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 tank/void for removal of water.
- Assist with locking, sweeping and shoveling barges, etc.
- Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50-100 lbs.
- Working outdoors for extended periods of time, and in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Daily vessel housekeeping such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
- Check barges for water or leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces.
- Maintain vessel appearance to include washing, cleaning, chipping and painting the vessel.
- Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies to and from the vessel.
- Ability to assist in skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
- Put out sounders at the head of the barge (Linehaul Vessels).
- Assist in direct transfer including fuel, lubricants and bilge liquids.
- Periodic cleaning tasks to include trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting.
- Fleet/tow work (preparing barges for delivery to customers).
- Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Must be able to be away for periods of time as schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days