Dredge Deckhand
2011 Dupont Dr., Orange TX, 77630, United States
Job Description
- A Deckhand secures mooring lines to vessels. He/she performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping, and painting. The use of various industrial power tools and small 3” to 6” discharge pumps is required to perform varied maintenance tasks. He/she assists in deck and equipment repairs. The Deckhand also assists in handling, hooking up and securing dredge anchors. He/she assists in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline, and mooring fixtures. He/she participates in changing and greasing cables and sheaves when required; clears obstructions from the cutterhead and dredge pump; and uses acetylene torch to clear debris from a cutterhead. The Deckhand performs maintenance on pontoon line such as greasing ball joint connections, and assists welders as required. May lift, carry, pull, or push, miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts weighing up to 75 lbs.
Requirements
- Commitment to work safety and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Minimum 3 years of Deckhand Experience required.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Dredging Experience Preferred.
- Rigging Certification Preferred.
- To perform specialized work aboard the Dredge and attendant plant.
- Complete a pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and criminal background check.
- Transportation to and from jobsite.
- TWIC card required.
- Ability to work 84-hour work week. 21 days on, 14 days off, revised as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Muddy Water Dredging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital or civil union or domestic partner relationship, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, pregnancy status, as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected be federal, state, local law or ordinance or regulation.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ABOUT US
- Founded in 2021, Muddy Water Dredging LP’s goal is to become the premier dredging company for operational performance, environmental quality, and safety. Our company provides diverse services from maintenance dredging to coastal marsh restoration. Excellent training, a magnificent work culture, and state-of-the-art equipment ensure that we provide market setting satisfaction while preserving the environment, economy, and community we work and live in.