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Deckhand/ Tank Barge PIC- Florida Bunkering
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- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid training
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- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
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Fleet Boat Deckhand- Baton Rouge, LA
Kirby Corporation —Channelview, TX
- $207 a day
- 10 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Fleet Boat Deckhand- Freeport, TX
Kirby Corporation —Channelview, TX
- $155 a day
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Terral River Service Inc —Channelview, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
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Deckhand/ Tank Barge PIC- Florida Bunkering

Kirby Corporation -
Channelview, TX

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Job Details

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

TWIC Card
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Outdoor work experience
English
Radio communication systems
Live-in employment experience
Driver's License
Driving
Safety equipment
Spill response
Firefighting specialized equipment operation
Spill containment

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Primary function of the Tank Barge PIC is to prepare the barges that are assigned to their boat for safe and complete loading and discharging of oil, refined and petrochemical cargoes.

Tank Barge PIC normally work a 12-hour day schedule (some watch-standing may be required), are occasionally required to work additional hours, but not to exceed 15 consecutive hours without rest. The schedule is equal time; 14 days on, 14 days off. During the 14 days on the Tank Barge PIC will live and work on the vessel.

Responsibilities:

Make certain that any and all federal and state required documents that must accompany the barges are onboard and in proper order.
Communicate with dock personnel and insure that each person participating in the transfer of product understands what the product is and how it should be transferred and/or protected.
Participate in the maintenance of the boat and barges; assist with the training of newly hired employees aspiring to become Tankerman.
Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking/docking activities.

Qualifications:

WORK CONDITIONS

Must be able live and work in close quarters and able to spend a length of time away from family.
Work schedule and hours determined by boat. Typical work schedule is 14 on, 14 off
Must be able to work in inclement weather outdoor, heat and cold.
Must be willing and able to attend paid required training on and off scheduled work time.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to/from company defined hub cities.

EDUCATION

High School or GED preferred

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Florida residents required
Must possess a valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) with a Tank Barge PIC (Person-In-Charge)
AB endorsement preferred, not required
Must be able to complete a USCG physical and satisfy all United States Coast Guard Chemical Drug Testing Programs for Vessel Personnel as found in 46 CFR Part 16
Must be able to satisfy all United States Coast Guard physical requirements (CG-719K) and as found in 46 CFR Part 10
Must hold a valid USCG Medical Certificate
Must posess a valid TWIC
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must present a valid social security card
Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
Must not have more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
Cannot have any criminal charges pending, or be on probation
Must be 18 years of age
Must be a U. S. Citizen or provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.
Must be able to meet standards of Criteria Skill Assessment (online)
Must be able to read and write English
Ability to understand written and verbal orders

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Walk – Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day
Step - Must be able to step 2ft vertical and 2ft horizontal
Reach - Must be able to extend arms fully throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane (i.e., throwing and catching lines)
Climb - Must be able to climb a 90 degree vertical ladder 25-30 feet, and carry weight while climbing
Grip/Hold/Pull – Must be able to grip, hold and pull 50lbs
Lift – Must be able to lift 75lbs.
Lift & Carry - Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for approximately 350 feet
Vision - Color vision and eyesight must be sufficient to pass an eye test as required to obtain a merchant mariners credential. This requires an uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 in each eye corrected to 20/40 in each eye
Hearing – Must meet minimum standards, as per USCG requirements
Speech - Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language both in delivery and ability to be understood using handheld radios or other devices, as required
Smell – Must possess a sense of smell to be able to detect the presence of potentially dangerous vapors
Pulmonary Functions - Must pass a pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 75%
General - Must be able to enter and exit hatches/doorways quickly in case of emergency.
Equipment - Must be able to wear PVC foul weather gear, personal flotation device, rubber gloves and boots.
Ability to use firefighting / spill containment equipment

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