Deckhand

Job Description

This position is located at primarily in Benwood, WV (Ohio County Coal Resources) and Moundsville, WV (Marshall County Coal Resources) for river operations. The selected employee would report to Monessen, PA then be shuttled to operation stationed at. We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

This position is responsible for all daily operations of barges and vessels.

Pay Range: $201- $219 per day

Job Location: PA/WV/OH

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all company policies

Follow company’s safety guidelines

Making and delivering the tow

Checking the fleet (lines, cables, hatches, and water)

Retrieving and placing lanterns

Performing pre-operational checks

Cleaning the vessel

General maintenance of pumps/hoses, wires, and lanterns

Perform general repairs as needed

Follow directions

Be able to visually inspect

Work around operating equipment

Utilize eye/hand coordination

Use/knowledge of hand tools

Work well in a team environment

Operate machinery

Make decisions in high pressure situation, safely

Experience

· No experience required

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old

High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Reliable transportation

Regular and punctual attendance

Effective communication is required

Work Safely

Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), required

Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently

Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check

Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

JOB SCHEDULE AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)

Must be able to work 7 days a week with 12-hour shifts (6 hours on/6 hours off); (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)

Ability/willingness to work any shift assigned

Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead

Ability to push/pull as needed

Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead

Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

401k with 6% employer match or defined pension plan for eligible employees

Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits

Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance

Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits for eligible employees

Paid holidays & paid vacation

Full-time