About this position
Job Summary/Objective
This job is primarily responsible for working at Atalco loading barges. This is a general position that performs a wide variety of duties that are based on the daily needs of the operation.
Essential Functions
· Responsibilities include:
o are responsible for drafting barges.
· securing barges with ropes/winch cables.
· opening and closing hatch covers.
· washing loaded barges of product dusting.
· for replacing winch cables when they need to be replaced.
· Deckhands are responsible for greasing winches/cables.
· Deckhands are responsible for care of water pumps on dock.
· Deckhands are responsible for general preventative maintenance of winches and cables.
· Deckhands are responsible for general housekeeping duties on dock.
Education/Training Requirements
Highschool diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred – 1 year of experience, certifications, specific industry experience, specific qualifications for the role.
Work Environment
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
· Ability to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.
· Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat, frequently.
· Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
· Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
· Ability to kneel occasionally.
· Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around deep water.
· Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.
Requirements
ducation/Training Requirements
Highschool diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred – 1 year of experience, certifications, specific industry experience, specific qualifications for the role.
Work Environment
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
· Ability to lift/push/pull 45 lbs. occasionally.
· Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat, frequently.
· Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
· Ability to balance constantly/continuously.
· Ability to kneel occasionally.
· Ability to safely walk on barge surface(s) with the ability to work around deep water.
· Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.