Deckhand - Sauget, IL

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Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. 

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco

Here’s what you can expect from Watco: 

• Outsanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Hourly pay: $20.00-27.00/hr

Job Description

• The Deckhand is responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and environmentally compliant operation of assigned area.
• Must know how to respond in case of emergency / (MAN OVERBOARD)
• Understanding and comprehension of duties and responsibilities.
• Must have or the ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• The primary function of the Deckhand is to secure barges, adjust barge lines as needed, and blade clean the commodity with a skid steer. Duties are to be performed in a safe and compliant manner.
• All deckhand personnel will successfully complete all required training
• The Deckhand must be able to perform housekeeping to include cleaning, scraping, painting and shoveling.
• Inspect and look for any deficiencies or housekeeping issues correct if possible, notify the Captain of any conditions, which could affect the safety of Team members, tow or tug.
•  Be Able to assist with the training of newly hired Team members handle lines and rigging during tow building, docking activities.
• Use proper knots when tying off barges
• Must be able to work in a rotation schedule, be able to work additional overtime as needed 
• Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Must be able to perform all duties while wearing protective equipment to include PFD, PVC foul weather gear, gloves, safety glasses and Safety toe boots.
•  Must be able to adhere to and comply with company policies, United States Coast Guard and environmental regulations.
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others.
• Receive oral or written instructions from Supervisors, Crew leads and fellow team members
• Communicate using radio, verbal and possible hand signals.
• Follow the SOP for proper tying and all barge movement procedures
• Team mate must have good balance and coordination in order to safely walk over catwalks, barge decks and over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• May coordinate activities of sweeping dock, roadways and pushing material up in barges and on dock. (Skid Steers, Wheel loader)
• Responsible for proper placement and stowing of gear
• Responsible for assisting in spotting of barges.
• Other duties as assigned.