We are seeking Deckhands for our hydraulic dredge and support boats near Arkansas and Oklahoma. Deckhands are an essential part of the deck crew, playing an active role in deck operations such as docking, undocking, and line handling. A Deckhand secures mooring lines to vessels. They perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping and painting. The use of various industrial power tools and small 3" to 6" discharge pumps is required to perform varied maintenance tasks. They assist in deck and equipment repairs. The Deckhand also assists in handling, hooking up and securing dredge anchors. They assist in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline and mooring fixtures. They participate in changing and greasing cables and sheaves when required; clears obstructions from the cutterhead and dredge pump; and uses acetylene torch to clear debris from a cutterhead. The Deckhand performs maintenance on pontoon line such as greasing ball joint connections, and assists welders as required. May lift, carry, pull or push, miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts weighing up to 75 lbs.
About the Company:
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
REQUIREMENTS
* Commitment to work safety and follow all safety policies and procedures
* To perform specialized work aboard the dredge and attendant plant
* Complete a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen and background checks
* Valid TWIC card required
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.
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