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Position Location: Louisiana |
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Download and compete our application or fill out the application online here
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A valid TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Card) and drivers license are required
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You can also download our Benefits document
The tankerman / deckhand is directly responsible and accountable to the Captain, his relief, or wheelman, working directly under him and following his instructions. The tankerman / deckhand is primarily accountable for his own health, safety and cleanliness. He must be familiar with Settoon Towing, L.L.C. policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations and must abide by them at all times. Tankerman / Deckhand duties vary from vessel to vessel and from watch to watch. The Captain sets the watchstanding schedule for the crew. The Captain or his Relief must ensure that the Tankerman / Deckhand stands the proper watch and performs the proper duties. These may include but are not limited to the following: Operation Duties:
- Making up the tow
- Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks
- Assisting the vessel and tow in making locks
- Standing lockout, or riding the head of the tow as a lockout
- Performing the various tasks necessary to carry out the above, such as making a
- coupling, operating winches and ratchets and line handling, including splicing and throwing lines.
Maintenance Duties:
- Chipping and painting
- Repairing of flame screens, cleaning p/v valves, greasing winches, etc.
- Other equipment maintenance as needed
Housekeeping Duties:
- Cleaning or scouring the boat
- Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters
- Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley
- Cleaning the heads and companionways
- Maintaining the barge, grease winches, dogs on hatch covers, etc.
- Performing other cleaning chores as directed by the Captain
All Tankerman will remain on the barge from start to finish while loading and pumping. Tankerman will be given periodic rest periods by licensed personnel. There will be no books, radios, etc., on the barge while the transfer is in progress. Never top off or strip more than one barge at a time. Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Captain and making "on the spot" corrections when capable. Other duties as directed by the Captain or his relief.
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Requirements:
Tankerman:
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Must climb ladders.
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Must perform heavy lifting.
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Is required to engage in strenuous pulling.
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Must be able to keep footing in sea conditions.
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Position involves frequent standing.
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All individuals required to meet the physical qualifications of a Tankerman may
not be accommodated.
Deckhand:
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Must climb ladders.
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Must perform heavy lifting.
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Is required to engage in strenuous pulling.
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Must be able to keep footing in sea conditions.
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Position involves frequent standing.
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All individuals required to meet the physical qualifications of a Deckhand may
not be accommodated.
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