Top 9 Barge deckhand Jobs in Tennessee

Deckhand
Tennessee Valley Authority —Gallatin, TN
- $70,685 a year
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- Military encouraged
- Outdoor work
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Wepfer Marine, LLC —Memphis, TN
- $35,000 - $45,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Cooking
- No experience needed
- Cleaning
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Deckhand — Finley, TN
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. —Finley, TN
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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DECKHAND
ENSTRUCTURE LLC —Memphis, TN
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
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Deckhand - New Johnsonville, TN
Watco Transloading, LLC —New Johnsonville, TN
- $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Experienced Deckhand
Southern Devall Towing Co —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Seasonal Barge Facility Technician
CGB Enterprises, Inc. —Dyersburg, TN
- $16 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
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Deckhand

Tennessee Valley Authority -
Gallatin, TN

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Job Details

Temporary
$70,685 a year
9 hours ago

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Boat handling
Barge freight transportation
Safety standard operating procedures

Full Job Description

Job ID: 518849
Location: GALLATIN, TN
Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Deckhand - 518849

Organization: Generation

Department: Coal Operations

Work Location: Gallatin Fossil Plant-Gallatin TN

Relocation benefits are not offered. Local candidates may be preferred.

Posting Open: 9/7/2026

Posting Close: 9/9/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: $70,685

Duties:

The incumbent will be responsible for routine manual tasks in the operation of a boat or barge. Typical duties will be to secure or release mooring and towing line or hawsers; raise or lower gangway; and replace and clean channel buoys. Employees in this class will have knowledge of nomenclature of the tools, materials, and equipment involved; and familiarity with rope bends and knots employed in moving and towing river boats and barges.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must be physically qualified and able to work off boats, barges, and decks. Must be willing to perform heavy work in all weather. Must be willing and able to work irregular hours and days as the work load demands. Must know and understand precautions to be taken with barge and boat-related equipment to prevent damage to it and other equipment. Must be safe and steady worker with the ability to study safety manuals and follow written and oral instructions. Must have a high school education or be able to read, write, and comprehend. Relevant TVA coal plant experience required.

Supervision Received:

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the laborer supervisor. On occasion the employee may be assigned to work directly under other crafts’ workers or operators. At times, the employee works in other sections of the organization and may receive work assignments form the principal supervisor in charge at the work location. Adheres to all procedures, safe work practices, and the specific practices outlined by the foreman or journeyman with whom the employee is working as directed by the foreman.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

Email documents to [email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].

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