Company Description
Navigate your way to a new and exciting career! Ingram Marine Group is looking for Fleet Deckhands for our Sauget and East Carondelet operations.
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Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.
We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.
Job Description
Are you ready to navigate your way toward a new career? Ingram Barge Company is looking to bring both entry level and experienced deckhands onboard to support our fleeting operations in East Carondelet and Sauget, IL
Before applying please note:
Must have Drivers Licenses and a Valid TWIC card.
Our schedule for this role is a 7/7 Dinnerbucket (12-hour shifts for 7 days a week; 7 days off). You will be assigned to a vessel after completion of Orientation. Due to this schedule, you must live within 1-hour of this location since you will be going home after each shift. Candidates wishing for a position working a 28/28-day schedule should apply to the Linehaul Deckhand posting. Regardless of assignment and schedule, you will be reliable for your own transportation to and from your hitches.
What You Will Be Doing:
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Assisting deck crew in tow building (laying wires, tighten ratchets, sweep and shovel barges)
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Daily vessel housekeeping (sweeping, mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)
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Assisting with locking
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Carrying rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses and lines
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Working outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat/cold & rain/snow
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Checking barges for water and leaks – which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
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Upkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging (washing), chipping and painting
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Assisting the Engineer as requested
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Practicing safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
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Participating in safety drills and audits
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Performing other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Demonstration of the Ingram Way
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Ability to uphold Ingram’s high safety standards
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Ability to work away from home for extended periods
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to respond quickly in an unexpected circumstance
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Demonstration of critical thinking and decision making skills
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Strong communication within all levels of the organization
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Ability to demonstrate teamwork and acceptance of diversity
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Must be able to read and write the English language in order to comply with USCG regulatory requirements
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Must obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
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Pass a post-offer process if an offer is made (background check, drug screen, physical)
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Be able to lift and carry up to 110 pounds for up to 1000 feet
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Be able to work in confined spaces often entered through a manhole
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Be able to climb a ladder and able to board and ride in a skiff
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]
Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
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