We are hiring for the start of the 2026 season!
As a deckhand at Brennan, you are a key member of our organization. You keep the product moving and safeguard important commodities as they travel hundreds of miles to reach their destination. You are an essential worker at Brennan and a vital part of the U.S. economy.
Seasonal Position
This is a seasonal position running from March through November/December. We are currently hiring for the start of the season, so apply now to join our team!
Deckhand Responsibilities:
As a member of the Brennan crew, you’ll report to the mate/pilot and assist in the switching and fleeting of barges, ensuring efficient and safe operations for our customers. You’ll work with a small, close-knit team to perform the critical task of transporting products safely.
Deckhands enjoy a variety of responsibilities, from working in tow to performing engine maintenance tasks and daily housekeeping to keep their vessel in top shape. Other duties include:
- Inspecting barges for damage and leaks, which may require climbing into confined spaces.
- Using lines, wires, ratchets, and stationary winches to build and break tow in all weather conditions.
- Operating tools and equipment, including ratchets, shackles, chain straps, and wires/cables.
- Completing daily and periodic maintenance tasks such as cleaning, painting, chipping, transferring rigging, and vessel upkeep.
- Reporting vessel condition information to the mate or pilot, especially hazardous or unsafe conditions of the boat, tow, or associated equipment, and taking immediate action to prevent injuries or accidents.
Deckhand Requirements:
- Brennan deckhands are hard workers and enjoy working outdoors on the water. Rain or shine, our clients and their end customers need your help getting commodities and products delivered.
- Ability to work safely - safety is our #1 priority
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- High school diploma or GED required
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely over a radio
- Ability to 12-hour shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays in any weather
- Capable of lifting and moving heavy objects
- Willing and able to learn the challenging tasks of being a safe crew member and deckhand
- This position requires you to pass pre-employment screenings like a background check, physical and a DOT drug screen that are regulated by federal guidelines.
Why choose us?
- We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
- Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
- Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
- We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
- We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.
Brennan Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
J.F. Brennan Company Inc. (“Brennan”) and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennan’s resume database will be considered Brennan property. Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennan’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennan’s Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of candidate by Agencies.
