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Work Crew I

Chicago, IL • On-site

Suntex Marina Investors, LLC
Water Transportation • 51 - 200 employees

Temporary

Re-posted 9 hours ago


Suntex Marinas rating

4.3

Company rating: 4.3 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

JOB TITLE:  WORK CREW I

JOB GROUPING: 8-962A

LOCATION: Chicago JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Work Crew Supervisor/Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY 

 

Provide basic construction/maintenance assistance as directed for the harbors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

•    Assists Work Crew Supervisor and other Work Crew employee(s) as requested in tasks, such as:

    • Harbor construction and maintenance
    • Demolition
    • Repair Projects
    • Seasonal winterization of docks
    • Installation and removal of buoys
    • Bubbler system and other ice prevention systems
  • Demonstrates skill and knowledge of all maritime safety practices, to include boat or rig operational procedures.
  • Operates marine equipment as necessary.
  • May be required to perform other job related duties assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

One to 2 years minimum work experience.   Basic construction experience.  Additional supplemental training may be required in welding, carpentry, equipment operation and general maintenance.

EDUCATION:

 High School Diploma or equivalent.       

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

 

Knowledge of and ability to safely operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.   Knowledge of and ability to safely operate mobile and stationary pump-out systems. Ability to safely operate welding, grinding and cutting equipment. Ability to operate tugs and other marine vessels in a safe manner. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

WAGE RATE PER APPENDIX B-3

6/16


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