Dredge Deckhand - Previous Dredging Experience Required

Dredge Deckhand

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Deck Hand who can help the dredge crew on the water and land. You must have at least 3 to 5 years of dredging or marine construction experience.

Starting Hourly Pay Range for This Position: $16.00 to $23.00. This is based on previous work experience, skills, and current certifications / professional licenses.

Responsibilities For the Dredge Deckhand:

• Communicate with Dredge Operator, Boat Operators and barge loader to coordinate dredge movements.
• Renews anchor and buoy lines repaired, oiled, greased, and in good operating condition.
• Secures Mooring Lines to vessels.
• Assists in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline and mooring fixtures.
• Couples and aligns sections of dredge pipelines to assure efficient discharge of silt from waterway. Sets anchors to secure float lines.
• Complete Daily Boat Maintenance Log/Checklist is Mandatory
• Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Assist in performing maintenance as needed.
• Assist with washing and maintaining boats and equipment in proper working order.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Work as a team and fulfill any and all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements For the Dredge Deckhand:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in dredging or marine construction.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must Provide own tools besides specialty tools like a welder, compressor, etc...
• OSHA Certification a plus.
• Boating or Equipment Certifications a plus.
• A Valid Driver's License is required to be maintained throughout your employment.
• Must be able to work outside for entire shift in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet) required.
• Be honest, hardworking, reliable, punctual and attitude to get the job done.

Physical Demands/Work Environment for The Dredge Deckhand:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Gator Dredging is a:

• Drug-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Homeland Security - E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

For more information, please visit www.gatordredging.com