Missouri River Towing, LLC Hiring for Experienced Deckhand or Mate positions at Remote Full Time

Herman Sand & Gravel, Inc.

Job Description

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB TITLE: Experienced Deckhand or Mate – Vessel

SUMMARY:

The Mate is a supervisor position at Herman Sand & Gravel. Duties range from everyday tasks such as making beds, washing dishes, making coffee, waking other crew members, and marine-specific responsibilities such as checking the tow, building tow, checking barges for water; to supervising tow-building activities and performing assigned tasks as directed by the wheelhouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Directs and assists deckcrew with laying wires to ensure proper stability of the tow using ratchets, wenches, sledge hammers, toothpicks and cheater bars to tighten all wires on the tow.
• Supervises and assists deckcrew in general maintenance of the boat such as painting, chipping, and cleaning.
• Supervises the assembly of tow using cables, lines, ratchets, straps wenches as per Captain’s directives.
• Assists with locking by breaking tow, securing barges, and transiting locks using lines barges in fleets, locks, cells, or to docks.
• Assures deckcrew maintains by tightening tow, pumping barges, barge alignment, etc. to insure optimal navigation & safety.
• Assists wheelhouse in safely clearing bridges, locks, and moorings through communication of distances and speed.
• Coaches, counsels, and evaluates behavioral and performance issues of deckcrew.
• Assists Captain with corrective actions of deckcrew performance issues.
• Conducts watch and task briefings to establish procedure and emphasize safety.
• Deploys and operates the skiff to aid crew & visitors in boarding and departure from the vessel.
• Assists engineer in fueling of vessel and other activities in the engine room as requested.
• Directs and assists with the greasing, lubrication, and general maintenance of all deck equipment (i.e. pumps, winches, ratchets, and oiling gears on equipment.
• Conducts boarding protocols by explaining station bills, alarms, and gathering locations during drills and emergencies.
• Supervises and assists with daily cleanup activities such as making beds, sweeping and mopping floors, scrubbing toilets and cleaning bathrooms, washing and changing linens, washing dishes, and other housekeeping activities.
• Repairs leaks, pumps wing tanks, removes debris, and places hoses to remove water from barge compartments.
• Directs and assists with the delivery, stocking, and storage of groceries and vessel supplies.
• Assist engineer in fueling of vessel and other activities in the engine room as requested.
• Directs and assists with cooking meals for the crew and cleaning of the galley.
• Supervises, directs, and oversees the training of new hire deckcrew.
• Prepares order for supplies for approval by the Captain.
• Oversee and directs the stocking, delivery, & storage of groceries and vessel supplies.
• Directs and assists in placing sounders to aid in vessel navigation.
• Assists wheelhouse in making bridges and locks, and moorings.
• Sweeps or shovels debris from the deck of the boat & barges.
• Places sounders to aid in vessel navigation.
• Other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and at any time of day.
• Must be able to work from a height 18 to 30 feet.
• Must be able to work within a confined space of 3ft x 12ft x 25ft.
• Must be able to lift & carry up to 75 lbs. for up to 1000 ft.
• Must be able to frequently ascend & descend ladders & stairs.
• Must be able to enter and exit barge hatches and vessel crawl spaces.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated understanding of towbuilding and locking procedures.
• One year of experience as a Leadman or Mate.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Possess basic Computer Skills (Outlook, MS Excel, Word, etc.).
• Must be able to work independently and without direct supervision.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• The standard work schedule for all deckhands is 28 days on the boat, 14 days off; however, this work schedule may vary depending on the vessel operating schedule.
• Work schedule aboard the vessel is generally a square watch working six hours on and six hours off for a total of 12 hours within a 24-hour period.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to heights of 18 – 30 feet.
• The employee is regularly exposed to vibration and low-level noise in the work environment.
• The employee is regularly exposed to daylight and night time operations.
• The employee is regularly working outside and exposed to adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly standing or walking to complete various tasks associated with daily

towbuilding.

• Frequently carry at shoulder and/or front carries of tools, equipment, and lines weighing up to 100 pounds from a ground/floor height to a height of 60 inches for distances of up to 1000 feet on barges.
• Frequently pushes and pulls with forces of ³100 pounds to complete varioustowbuilding tasks.
• Frequently bends to attain/maintain a forward flexed position of up to 60 degrees to complete various tasks associated with the daily/occasional work activities.
• Frequently rotate trunk/torso left-right to complete various tasks associated with the daily/occasional work activities.
• Frequently reach to a shoulder level height of between 48-60 inches to complete various tasks associated with cleaning, painting, chipping, grinding, and painting.
• F*requently grips with a force of ≥ 90 pounds*, pinching and manipulation various and pieces of equipment utilized towbuilding, grinding, chipping, or painting.
• Regularly ascends and descends ladders, steps and various surface levels to complete daily/periodic towbuilding, cleaning,
• Regularly kneels, crouches, crawls, or squats to complete various tasks associated with the daily/periodic associate with daily/periodic towbuilding, cleaning, housekeeping, chipping, grinding, and painting.
• Constantly maintain both static and dynamic balance to complete various duties associated with work activities requiring standing, walking and climbing.

COMPETENCIES:

Communications

• Can clearly and professionally speak over the radio and when communicating with the wheelhouse and to other crew members.
• Able to clearly and concisely communicate in writing to expressing thoughts and ideas to supervisors and crew members.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and accurately interpret written information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures, and operational manuals.
• Demonstrates courtesy and respect when communicating with officers and other deckcrew.
• Can provide critical feedback in a non-threatening, objective manner based upon facts and observed behavior.

Technical

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• Possesses a thorough knowledge of towbuilding to include knowledge of appropriate leads, lines, and wires {i.e. fore & aft, scissor wires, up river & down river leads, jockey wires, breast wires, etc.).
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of locking procedures such as talking the vessel into the lock, breaking tow, stopping tow by checking lines and other locking procedures.
• Can judge distances and river conditions that affect vessel’s safety and operations.
• Possesses a basic understanding of deck, galley, and vessel equipment such as winches, ratchets, crickets, pumps, capstans, stoves, dishwashers, and grills.
• Understand and demonstrates safe operations of handheld equipment such as grinders, chippers, deckcrawlers, and other shipboard maintenance equipment and uses appropriate personal protective equipment as it relates to the task.

• Understands and utilizes appropriate equipment (i.e. air quality tester) before descending into wing takes.
• Demonstrate cleaning, cooking, and housekeeping skills.

Leadership

• Demonstrates effective coaching and counseling techniques in developing deckcrew.
• Demonstrates a standard of behavior that reflects professionalism and competence.
• Can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Can appropriately delegate and assign project tasks based upon skill level of deckcrew to assure acceptable and timely completion of tasks.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and quality to meet company performance standards.
• Actively participates in all work activities along with assigned crewmembers.
• Demonstrates innovative and creative problem-solving skills that reflect novel solutions to challenges.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how tasks and projects affect the safe operation of the vessel.

Management

• Can effectively coordinate activities to complete assigned tasks.
• Actively demonstrates systematic organization through planning, scheduling, and follow-ups on assigned tasks.
• Can prioritize and plan work activities by effectively delegating work assignments communicating changes and providing feedback on work progress.
• Improves processes and promotes quality through monitoring operations and evaluates results.
• Develops and implements cost saving measures that conserve organizational resources.
• Emphasizes productivity through improvements to processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective time management through consistently arriving timely for crew change, watch change, meetings, and appointments, and regularly completes projects and daily tasks in a reasonable, timely fashion.

Safety

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• Demonstrates a constant emphasis on safety in all work activities.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of established safety procedures and can apply them across all work activities.
• Consistently demonstrates appropriate body mechanic in all work activities such as lifting, pulling, carrying, and other physical tasks.
• Able to assess potential risks in each situation and select the safest action.
• Is knowledgeable of towbuilding safety concepts such as line-of-fire, back to the river, bite of lines, and other industry safety hazardous behavior.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all work activities or responsibilities required by the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities and work activities are subject to change at any time. The activities and responsibilities described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote