Top 21 Deckhand Jobs in Texas

Deckhand
Marquette Transportation Company —La Porte, TX
- 18 years or older
- English
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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DECKHAND
Terral River Service Inc —Channelview, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
Inland Deckhand / Tankerman
Centerline Logistics Corporation —Channelview, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
AB Deckhand, Licensed
Centerline Logistics Corporation —Channelview, TX
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Dredge Deckhand
Orion Marine Group —Port Lavaca, TX
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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
- Dental insurance
Vessel Deckhand
Carlsen Mooring & Marine Services LLC —Port Arthur, TX
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Passenger ride along program
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Deckhand/ Tank Barge PIC- Florida Bunkering
Kirby Corporation —Channelview, TX
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid training
Deckhand – Part-Time On-Call (Seasonal)
CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC —Galveston, TX
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
DECKHAND
T&T Companies —Galveston, TX
- $35,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
Quick Apply
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Ferryboat Deckhand I
Texas Department of Transportation —Port Aransas, TX
- $35,439 - $52,388 a year
- Full-time
- No education required
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Experienced Inland Tank Barge PIC
Kirby Corporation —Channelview, TX
- Mid-level
Barge Cleaner
Kirby Corporation —Channelview, TX
- 12 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Deckhand
Fisherman's Wharf —Port Aransas, TX
- $10 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- Guest services
- Reliable transportation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
TANKERMAN
Terral River Service Inc —Channelview, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
ETO (Electro Technical Officer)
Curtin Maritime —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply
Chief Mate, ATB
Centerline Logistics Corporation —Channelview, TX
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Second Mate (ATB)
Centerline Logistics Corporation —Channelview, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Basic math
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Marquette Transportation Company —La Porte, TX
Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
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Terral River Service Inc —Channelview, TX
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Deckhand

Marquette Transportation Company -
La Porte, TX

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Job Details

3 days ago

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Moving
English
Rigging

Full Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 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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