Deck Hand - Greater New Orleans Area Job at Turn Services, New Orleans, LA

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  • Turn Services
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

Turn Services is currently looking for deckhands for our fleet of tugboats.

Pay: $2000.00 - $240.00 per day

Experience is preferred but not required. There is excellent opportunity for advancement and extensive training is provided. Qualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. The company offers a complete benefit package, including 401K with company match, health, life, vision, disability, and dental insurance.

Turn Services requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.

Qualified deckhand candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. The work schedule is 2-for-1, with a variety of possible schedules from 28/14, 20/10, 14/7.

Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

  • Securing barges together (building tow & working in fleet)
  • Securing boat to barges (facing boat up)
  • Line handling
  • General boat cleaning
  • Minor engine room work (oil changes, greasing, etc.)
  • Painting
  • Cooking
  • General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
  • Tow work, including carrying rigging, and building tow
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested

Basic requirements:

  • Must have and maintain a TWIC.
  • Must have and maintain a valid/current Driver’s license.
  • At least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Must have the ability to receive and carryout instruction.
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Must have dependable transportation to designated Turn Services locations,  no exceptions.
  • Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends.
  • Ability to work in a flexible schedule; must allow for changes in assignments, and priorities depending upon identified needs of the vessel
  • Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team

Physical Requirements

  • Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test).
  • The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
  • Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions
  • Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges.
  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/M/F/D/V) Employer offering competitive wages and benefits and the opportunity for a career.

Visit to find out more about our company and complete an application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200.00 - $240.00 per day

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • TWIC Card (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Why work with Turn Services?

In addition to offering competitive pay and benefits, we are committed to furthering the career development of our employees. We believe in providing training and career development opportunities for employees who demonstrate a strong work ethic, think creatively, and manage time and projects efficiently and safely.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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