Deckhand

Summary Dredge America’s core focus is improving quality of life through innovative environmental dredging solutions and our team is what makes that possible. The Deckhands duties include ensuring a well-maintained worksite for the crew while maintaining a harmonious relationship with the Superintendent, Operator, other Deckhands, Laborers, Interns and any other crew members onsite. Adaptability is critical in this role.

Primary Role The basic function of a Deckhand is to assist the Operator in achieving maximum production possible while taking care of the equipment and working in a safe manner at all times. Below is a list of the primary duties that will be covered under this role.

• Models the Dredge America values: Committed to do the right thing with a can-do-attitude.
• Ensure dredge is clean and well maintained.
• Ability to communicate with all DA team members and superiors.
• Perform basic manual labor tasks.
• Operate land-based support equipment such as forklift, skid-steer, excavator, etc.
• Operate all work boats, anchor scows, trash pumps and booster pumps.
• Utilize proactive approach to completing job specific tasks.
• Perform daily grade checks for Operator.
• Participate in daily safety meetings.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and document findings utilizing equipment report forms. Notify Operator of any issues.
• Ability to cut up, load and fuse pipe.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical repairs.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience is preferred.
• Technical training or graduation from a technical school is a plus.
• Training in heavy and marine equipment is a plus.
• Experience in other industries with job similarities such as farmhands and other marine and heavy construction related industries.

Skills

• Ability to weld and fabricate would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of working on and around heavy equipment.
• Ability to work effectively and establish good working relationships with others.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather, and under various working conditions. Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Other

• 100% travel is required.
• 12-hour days/7 days a week/3 week on 1 week off rotation schedule. This may include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to live with crew members in project lodging, i.e. hotels, rental homes, rental apartments, etc.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clear driving record.
• Reliable source of transportation.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States.
• Comfortable around water.