The Deckhand is responsible for assisting sea vessel operations transporting crew members, passengers and freight.
Principal
Accountabilities
(Typical
duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or
contract.)
- Assists in standing lookout watch in traffic areas under all weather
and sea conditions
- Assists in the daily inspection of the operating condition of all
emergency equipment
- Attends to passenger needs and performs cleanup and maintenance
duties
- Provides good customer service to the travelling public
- Participates in periodic all hands drills and emergency exercises
- Operates safety gates and loading ramps, and maintains security
about the decks
- Reads all gauges and fluid levels in engine room and reports any
problems to the captain
- Reports all observations, actions and/or matters affecting the
stability, operational capacity, safety and welfare of the vessel, crew,
passengers, vehicles and other public properties to the captain or first
deckhand
- Handles lines, tie up barges in fleets or to docks
- Make and break tow using all necessary equipment
- Ensures applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and
specification codes are observed
- Conducts onboard maintenance, repairs, and regular onboard
inspections to include machinery and equipment
- Maintains and ensures the quality control of the motor vessel’s
Preventive Maintenance System
- Conducts on-site surveys of vessel equipment to determine
maintenance and repair needs
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Working knowledge of methods and procedures used in the maintenance
and repair of marine equipment, machinery, facilities and boats
Experience &
Education
- High School education or equivalent preferred
- Additional experience/education may be required by contract or
assignment
How to Apply
