Belle Chasse, LA · On-site
$16.66 - $20.83/hr
Daily responsibilities include, but not limited to: · Building and breaking tow · Securing boats ... Prior push boat experience highly preferred, but not required. · Requirements: - TWIC card (must ...
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Belle Chasse, LA · On-site
$16.66 - $20.83/hr
Daily responsibilities include, but not limited to: · Building and breaking tow · Securing boats ... Prior push boat experience highly preferred, but not required. · Requirements: - TWIC card (must ...
Belle Chasse, LA · On-site
$200 - $240/day
Making and breaking tow * Securing boats and barges * Line handling and rigging * Standing lookout ... General vessel upkeep (cleaning, cooking, painting, chipping) * Minor engine room tasks (oil ...
Belle Chasse, LA · On-site
$200 - $240/day
Making and breaking tow * Securing boats and barges * Line handling and rigging * Standing lookout ... General vessel upkeep (cleaning, cooking, painting, chipping) * Minor engine room tasks (oil ...
Belle Chasse, LA · On-site
$200 - $240/day
Daily responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Making and breaking tow • Securing boats ... Prior push boat experience highly preferred • Requirements: - TWIC card (must maintain) - Valid ...
Belle Chasse, LA · On-site
$200 - $240/day
Daily responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Making and breaking tow • Securing boats ... Prior push boat experience highly preferred • Requirements: - TWIC card (must maintain) - Valid ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Operational Duties * Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks ... Housekeeping Duties * Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters;
Houston, TX · On-site
Operational Duties * Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks ... Housekeeping Duties * Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters;
Operational Duties * Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks ... Housekeeping Duties * Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters;
Operational Duties * Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks ... Housekeeping Duties * Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters;
Houston, TX · On-site
Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks; * Assisting the vessel and ... Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters; * Cleaning the wheelhouse and ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks; * Assisting the vessel and ... Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning quarters, including personal quarters; * Cleaning the wheelhouse and ...
Operational Duties * Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks ... Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley; * Cleaning the heads and companionways;
Operational Duties * Making up the tow; * Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks ... Cleaning the boat; * Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley; * Cleaning the heads and companionways;
Houston, TX · On-site
The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tow. Other key job responsibilities ... A Deckhand must be able to work on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e ...
Houston, TX · On-site
The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tow. Other key job responsibilities ... A Deckhand must be able to work on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e ...
Houston, TX · On-site
The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tow. Other key job responsibilities ... A Deckhand must be able to work on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e ...
Houston, TX · On-site
The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tow. Other key job responsibilities ... A Deckhand must be able to work on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e ...
Houston, TX · On-site
The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tow. Other key job responsibilities ... A Deckhand must be able to work on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e ...
Houston, TX · On-site
The primary function of the Deckhand is to build and break tow. Other key job responsibilities ... A Deckhand must be able to work on the boat with a work schedule based on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$24 - $27.75/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$23.75 - $27.50/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
Beaumont, TX · On-site
$23.75 - $27.50/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
$21.75 - $25.25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
$21.75 - $25.25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Qualifications Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
Channelview, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $25/hr
A Kirby Corporation vessel generally has a tow that is 500 ft. in length. A Tank Barge PIC may be ... Swimming, cooking, and washing clothes. Tank Barge PIC: A Tank Barge PIC License is REQUIRED. Tank ...
$11.78 - $14.38
4% of jobs
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16% of jobs
$17.42 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.98 - $19.58
29% of jobs
The median wage is $19.65 / hr.
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20% of jobs
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$22.18 - $24.78
16% of jobs
$24.78 - $27.38
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$29.98 - $32.58
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| Aspect | Tow Boat Cook | Deckhand |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Basic safety and food handling | STCW, safety training, first aid |
| Work Environment | Kitchen and vessel interior | Deck, exterior, and vessel exterior |
| Job Role | Preparing meals, maintaining galley | Maintenance, docking, navigation assistance |
While both Tow Boat Cooks and Deckhands work on vessels, the Tow Boat Cook primarily handles food preparation and galley duties, whereas the Deckhand focuses on vessel maintenance, navigation support, and deck operations. Certifications overlap in safety training, but Deckhands often require additional maritime safety credentials. Both roles are essential in the maritime industry, but they differ significantly in daily responsibilities and skill sets.
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Belle Chasse, LA • On-site
$16.66 - $20.83/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 19 days ago
As a leader on the inland river system, Turn Services is committed to safety, excellence, and career growth. We’re looking for motivated Deckhands to join our team and help keep America’s waterways moving.
Location: Multiple Locations
Pay: $200–$240 per day (based on experience)
Schedule: 2-for-1 rotation
What You’ll Do
Deckhands perform essential physical labor aboard vessels and barges in all weather conditions.
Daily responsibilities include, but not limited to:
· Building and breaking tow
· Securing boats and barges
· Line handling and rigging
· Standing lookout watches
· General vessel upkeep (cleaning, cooking, painting, chipping)
· Minor engine room tasks (oil changes, greasing, filter changes)
· Additional duties as directed by the Captain or Mate
Why Join Us?
· Competitive Pay: $200–$240/day based on experience
· Training Provided: Extensive hands-on training and development opportunities
· Comprehensive Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
What We’re Looking For
· Experience: Prior push boat experience highly preferred, but not required.
· Requirements:
- TWIC card (must maintain)
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Minimum age: 18
- Ability to work holidays/weekends and adapt to changing schedules
· Physical Ability:
- Lift up to 100 lbs.
- Climb ladders, work on uneven surfaces, and in all weather conditions
- Comfortable working aboard boats and barges
Additional Details
· Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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Water transportation
11 - 50 Employees
New Orleans, LA, US
1990
