Summary: Dredge America’s core focus is improving quality of life through innovative environmental dredging solutions and our team is what makes that possible. The Deckhands duties include ensuring a well-maintained worksite for the crew while maintaining a harmonious relationship with the Superintendent, Operator, other Deckhands, Laborers, Interns and any other crew members onsite. Adaptability is critical in this role. Primary Role: The basic function of a Deckhand is to assist the Operator in achieving maximum production possible while taking care of the equipment and working in a safe manner at all times. Below is a list of the primary duties that will be covered under this role. - Models the Dredge America values: Committed to do the right thing with a can-do-attitude.
- Ensure dredge is clean and well maintained.
- Ability to communicate with all DA team members and superiors.
- Perform basic manual labor tasks.
- Operate land-based support equipment such as forklift, skid-steer, excavator, etc.
- Operate all work boats, anchor scows, trash pumps and booster pumps.
- Utilize proactive approach to completing job specific tasks.
- Perform daily grade checks for Operator.
- Participate in daily safety meetings.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and document findings utilizing equipment report forms. Notify Operator of any issues.
- Ability to cut up, load and fuse pipe.
- Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs.
Education/Experience: - Minimum of 1 year experience is preferred.
- Technical training or graduation from a technical school is a plus.
- Training in heavy and marine equipment is a plus.
- Experience in other industries with job similarities such as farmhands and other marine and heavy construction related industries.
Skills: - Ability to weld and fabricate would be beneficial.
- Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of working on and around heavy equipment.
- Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with others.
- Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather, and under various working conditions. Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.
Other: - 100% travel is required.
- 12-hour days/7 days a week/3 week on 1 week off rotation schedule. This may include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to live with crew members in project lodging, i.e. hotels, rental homes, rental apartments, etc.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clear driving record.
- Reliable source of transportation.
- Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Authorized to work in the US.
- Ability to travel throughout the United States.
- Comfortable around water.
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