Lineboat- Deckhand (Rockport, IN)

Job ID:  504747

Materials Transport, Inc., a CRH Company, is Southern Indiana’s premier trucking transportation provider of quality aggregate materials.  With a fleet of 42 Tri & Quad Axle Tractor Trailers, we deliver excellence and value to customers in our market territory on a daily basis. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas.  CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.  CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

SUMMARY

Works aboard watercraft, such as switch boats and river boats, by performing the following duties.         

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Handles lines, ratchets, cables and wenches as needed to tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig, barge, or tow

Sweeps and washes decks

Lowers and man’s lifeboat in case of emergencies

May stand watches while underway

Loads or unloads groceries and other supplies needed for the boat

Carries rigging, water hoses, and pumps to areas needed on boat or tow

Maintenance: Includes painting, chipping structures on boat as needed

Lubricates machinery and equipment

Splices and repairs cables and ropes

Examines cables that hold vessels in tow and tightens cables to ensure vessels are snug

Follows all rules of safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPEREINCE

High school diploma or equivalent; plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

A deckhand should know:

How to secure lines properly

How to tie towing lines and backing lines

How to lay fore and aft lines

Difference between port and starboard

How to properly draft barges

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees including helping pilot land tow via radio.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fraction and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl.  Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; vibrations; wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level is usually moderate.  Employees will be required to live on the boat.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Materials Transport, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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