Top 13 Deck hand Jobs in Arkansas

Deck Hand
Arkansas Department of Transportation —Peel, AR
- $36,504 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
8d
Inexperienced Deckhand
Ingram Barge Company —Jonesboro, AR
- $242 - $386 a day
- Email
- In person
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Deckhand
Wepfer Marine, LLC —Osceola, AR
- $38,000 - $48,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Cooking
- No experience needed
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DECKHAND
Terral River Service Inc —Blytheville, AR
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Seasonal Barge Facility Technician
CGB Enterprises, Inc. —Osceola, AR
- $16 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
Barge Deckhand
McMillen, Inc. —Fort Smith, AR
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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8d
Grain Handler Technician
CGB Enterprises, Inc. —West Memphis, AR
- $16 - $25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Deckhand
Viserion Grain —Osceola, AR
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse
Third Mate - entry level 100 Ton
American Cruise Lines —United States
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Pass drug screening
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Inexperienced Deckhand
Ingram Barge Company —Jonesboro, AR
Ingram Barge Company is looking to bring both entry level and experienced deckhands onboard. Must obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification…
$242 - $386 a day
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Third Mate - entry level 100 Ton
American Cruise Lines —United States
U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum Master’s 100T. American Cruise Lines operates our own bridge simulator, enabling rigorous recurrent training and…
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Deck Hand

Arkansas Department of Transportation -
Peel, AR

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Job Details

$36,504 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Life-saving equipment checks
Water transportation cargo handling
Flagging for traffic control
Field tractors
Outdoor debris cleaning
Fire extinguisher inspection
Vessel deck maintenance
Loader operation
Clean workspace maintenance
Entry level

Full Job Description

Posting closes on 8/27/2026

This position, under the supervision of the Ferry Boat Supervisor, is responsible for performing routine manual labor in the operation of a ferry boat.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

Direct and position traffic onto barge.
Disconnect and reconnect tug.
Pick up litter and keep appearance of barge neat and orderly.
Check to see that all safety devices on barge are in place and operational (fire extinguishers, life rings, cables, ropes, life jackets, etc.).
Operate tractors, loaders, mowers and weed trimmers.
Salt ferry barge and ramps in inclement weather.
Replace cables on barge and tug.
Put drinking water on ferry.
Perform other activities as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work long days and weekends. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity. Internal applicants who are already in a safety sensitive position will not be subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing; however, offers to internal applicants who are not in a safety-sensitive position will be contingent upon pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Subject to additional drug/alcohol testing according to the provisions of the ArDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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