Towing Deckhand AB (28/28)

**Requisition ID: 176657** **Position Summary** **APPLY ONLY AT Responsible for deck duties including providing a safe, clean vessel for crew members, and is required to comply with safety regulations and procedures to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations. **Experience Level** Intermediate **Primary Responsibilities and Duties** + All aspects of line handling. + Vessel maintenance and housekeeping, including meal preparation. + Stands wheel watch as required. + Maintains the vessel exterior in good order including painting or chipping as needed. + Ensures a clean sanitary environment aboard the vessel . + Aids as needed to the captain in checking and inspecting the vessel's safety equipment. + Provides support to the engine room as needed per direction of the captain and/or the Engineer. + Present on deck and within always communicating distance while the captain or mate is operating the stern controls. + Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an "incident and injury free" work environment. **Qualifications** + 0-2 years of experience as Able-Bodied Seafarer. + Ability to work rotational 12 hour watch. + Ability to work 28 days on, 14 days off, revised as necessary. + Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision. + Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently. **Requirements** + Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) + Standards of Training, Certifications and Watchkeeping (STCW) + STCW Medical card + Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) + CPR/AED First Aid Certification + Valid US Passport preferred + Driver's license preferred + Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels. + Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders. + Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted + Performs other duties as required. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Company: Weeks