Top 27 River deckhand Jobs in Louisiana

Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Company —Louisiana
- 18 years or older
- English
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
DECKHAND
Terral River Service Inc —Lettsworth, LA
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
Deckhand
Maintenance Dredging I, LLC —New Orleans, LA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
Deckhand
American Cruise Lines —Baton Rouge, LA
- $1,000 - $1,400 a week
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply
Deckhand
T. Parker Host —Braithwaite, LA
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
Deckhand
PBSGC Marine Group —Baton Rouge, LA
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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21h
Experienced Deckhand
D&S MARINE SERVICE LLC —Gray, LA
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Boatman
Maintenance Dredging I, LLC —New Orleans, LA
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Winchman
PBSGC Marine Group —Baton Rouge, LA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wheelhouse
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC —Saint Rose, LA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Trip Pilot
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC —Saint Rose, LA
- Ability to climb stairs
- Driver's License
- Travel
Tugboat Trip Pilot
Next Gen Logistics —New Orleans, LA
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
Third Mate
American Cruise Lines —Baton Rouge, LA
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Quick Apply
Trip Pilot
American Commercial Barge Line LLC —Harahan, LA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
Tugboat Captain
Next Gen Logistics —Cocodrie, LA
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dredge Engineer
Maintenance Dredging I, LLC —Saint Rose, LA
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Wheelman
Blessey Marine —Harahan, LA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
BOAT PILOT
Terral River Service Inc —Lettsworth, LA
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
Tugboat Relief Captain
Next Gen Logistics —New Orleans, LA
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
Captain (Inland 14/7)
JOHN W STONE OIL DISTRIBUTOR LLC —Gretna, LA
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
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Deckhand

Marquette Transportation Company -
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Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Moving
English

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Req #19

Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland, LLC, 107 Mallard Street, Saint Rose, Louisiana, United States of America•

Marquette Transportation Company Gulf-Inland, LLC, 223 N 10th St, La Porte, Texas, United States of America•

Marquette Transportation Company, LLC, 150 Ballard Circle, Paducah, Kentucky, United States of America•

Marquette Transportation Company Offshore, LLC, 407 N Oak Street, Lockport, Louisiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, July 5, 2026, 12:00 AM

About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.

Principal Responsibilities:

Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
Move and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
Assist with locking, sweeping and shoveling barges, etc.
Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50-100 lbs.
Working outdoors for extended periods of time, and in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Daily vessel housekeeping such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning crew living quarters.
Check barges for water or leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces.
Maintain vessel appearance to include washing, cleaning, chipping and painting the vessel.
Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies to and from the vessel.
Ability to assist in skiff operations to allow the crew to go ashore and come aboard the vessel.
Put out sounders at the head of the barge (Linehaul Vessels).
Assist in direct transfer including fuel, lubricants and bilge liquids.
Periodic cleaning tasks include trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding and painting.
Fleet/tow work (preparing barges for delivery to customers).
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

Must be able to be away for periods of time as schedules are generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
Experience preferred, but not necessary.
Physical labor experience working outdoors is a plus.
Reliable transportation.
Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain it.
Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
Must be able to handle and lift rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs)

Marquette offers competitive pay, health, vision, and dental insurance, holiday pay, company paid life insurance, 401(k) plan, and other incentives.

Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. By clicking the link below, you authorize Marquette Transportation Company, LLC to contact you by any method at the number provided.

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