Top 19 Tow boat Jobs in Louisiana

Deckhand
Blessey Marine —New Orleans, LA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Cooking
- Mid-level
Experienced Deckhand
D&S MARINE SERVICE LLC —Gray, LA
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Tankerman
Marquette Transportation Company, LLC —Saint Rose, LA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Tank Barge PIC
Kirby Corporation —Baton Rouge, LA
- Cooking
- English
- Driver's License
10d
Tankerman
D&S MARINE SERVICE LLC —Gray, LA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Tankerman
Blessey Marine —Harahan, LA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Tankerman (PIC)
Parker Towing Company —Baton Rouge, LA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Bunker Tankerman
Blessey Marine —Harahan, LA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Trip Pilot
American Commercial Barge Line LLC —Harahan, LA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
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
Wheelman
D&S MARINE SERVICE LLC —Gray, LA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4C Pilot
Southern Devall Towing Co —Sulphur, LA
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Senior level
9d
1C Pilot
Southern Devall Towing Co —Sulphur, LA
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
9d
4A Captain
Southern Devall Towing Co —Sulphur, LA
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Senior level
4B Relief Captain
Southern Devall Towing Co —Sulphur, LA
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Senior level
9d
Master of Towing
Harbor Docking & Towing LLC —Lake Charles, LA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Pre-employment physical examination
Quick Apply
Mate - Chief Mate & 2nd Mate
Dunlap Towing Company —United States
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deckhand

Blessey Marine -
New Orleans, LA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Safety data sheets (SDS)
TWIC Card
Safety protocol adherence
Safety regulations
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Company vehicle operation
Live-in employment experience
Driver's License
Environmental protocols
Safety equipment
Spill response
Spill containment
Responding to chemical spills

Full Job Description

JOB TITLE: Deckhand

DEPARTMENT: Vessel

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: Captain, Relief Captain and Pilot

Supervises: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tow. Other key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform vessel maintenance to include cleaning, scraping, painting, changing all oil and filters, and cooking.
Inspect, correct if possible, and notify the Captain of any conditions, which will affect the safety of the tow or tug.
Assist with the training of newly hired employees.
Handle lines and rigging during tow building, locking, and docking activities.
Must be able to work in a rotation watch schedule, involving 6 hours on and 6 hours off, and be able to occasionally work additional hours not to exceed 15 hours in any 24-hour period or more than 42 hours in a 72-hour period, except in an emergency or drill.
Must be able to work on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e. 20 days on, 10 days off or 28 days on, 14 days off).
Must be able to perform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include PVC foul weather gear, life jacket, gloves and boots.
Must be able to drive to and from hub cities.
Must be able to perform all duties necessary to navigate locks.
Must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard, and environmental regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Learning and Training Requirements

Assist in training new personnel
Comprehend essential information related to:
Spill containment and cleanup
MSDS sheets and emergency action information
Video training information addressing safety
Safety meetings
Benzene training

Safety and Rescue Requirements

Ensure safe, working conditions and orderliness of the vessel.
Maintain safe, sanitary living and working conditions.
Follow all company safety rules and environmental regulations.
Wear safety equipment as required, including: gloves, steel toes boots, goggles, rubber boots, slicker suits, respirator, five (5) minute escape pack or negative pressure respirator or supplied airline respirator.
Assist in safety and rescue operations in emergency situations.
Assist in emergency firefighting, use firefighting equipment and spill containment equipment.
Enter and exit hatches/ doorways quickly in case of emergencies.
Physically pull or assist in pulling a 200-300lb man from the water.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Tolerate long hours during transfers.
Communicate with co-workers, Captains, Pilots, Wheelman, Dispatchers, Port Engineers, Coast Guard Inspectors, and others.
Remain calm during challenging situations.
Posses a TWIC Card.
Posses a valid driver’s license for operation of any of the company’s vehicles.
Make good decisions.
Be dependable, conscientious, and show initiative.
Pay attention to detail.
Be willing to adhere to orders, rules, and regulations.
Work as a team player – i.e., work with others and understand customer/ supplier wants and needs.
Be stable under pressure and withstand the stress associated with the job, including discomfort, unpredictable weather, and potentially hazardous situations.
Work aboard the vessel for prolonged periods according to work schedule for the vessel, for example: 28 days on and 14 days off or 20 on and 10 off.
Willing to work, as operations require, including days.
Live in close quarters for long periods of time and is able to work away from home for long periods of time.
Be drug and alcohol free while on company property during course and scope of company business.
Be physically fit to perform all essential physical demands of this job safely.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To view physical requirements, please visit https://www.blessey.com/careers

Blessey Marine Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

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