Dredge Deckhand - Previous Dredging Experience Required

Gator Dredging

Clearwater, FL

Expired: April 15, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

$16 to $23 Hourly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Dredge Deckhand

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Deck Hand who can help the dredge crew on the water and land. You must have at least 3 to 5 years of dredging or marine construction experience.

Starting Hourly Pay Range for This Position: $16.00 to $23.00. This is based on previous work experience, skills, and current certifications / professional licenses.

Responsibilities For the Dredge Deckhand:

Communicate with Dredge Operator, Boat Operators and barge loader to coordinate dredge movements.
Renews anchor and buoy lines repaired, oiled, greased, and in good operating condition.
Secures Mooring Lines to vessels.
Assists in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline and mooring fixtures.
Couples and aligns sections of dredge pipelines to assure efficient discharge of silt from waterway. Sets anchors to secure float lines.
Complete Daily Boat Maintenance Log/Checklist is Mandatory
Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
Assist in performing maintenance as needed.
Assist with washing and maintaining boats and equipment in proper working order.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Work as a team and fulfill any and all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements For the Dredge Deckhand:

3 to 5 years of experience in dredging or marine construction.
Must be able to travel.
Must Provide own tools besides specialty tools like a welder, compressor, etc...
OSHA Certification a plus.
Boating or Equipment Certifications a plus.
A Valid Driver's License is required to be maintained throughout your employment.
Must be able to work outside for entire shift in all weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, wet) required.
Be honest, hardworking, reliable, punctual and attitude to get the job done.

Physical Demands/Work Environment for The Dredge Deckhand:

Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will use sit, use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will reach with hands; Occasionally will stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste/smell.
Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Benefits. An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays

Gator Dredging is a:

Drug-Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
Homeland Security - E-Verify Company. Gator Dredging will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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