Job Description
Canal Barge Company Deckhands work on our fleet of Inland Towing Vessels. There is excellent opportunity for advancement, and extensive training is provided.
Qualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. The work schedule consists of 28 days on and 28 days off, with travel reimbursement.
Applicants must have favorable work references, and meet the required qualifications below.
Primary Job Duties
- Handle lines and wires
- Make and break tow
- Maintain barges in tow
- Daily vessel housekeeping
- Inspect equipment
- Chipping and painting vessel and tow
- Participate in safety drills and audits
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements of the job include:
- Climbing ladders and stairs
- Repetitive bending and stooping
- Lifting heavy marine equipment
- Lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 pounds
- Able to board and ride in a skiff
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
- Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC card prior to orientation
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screen) if an offer is made
Benefits of Joining the Canal Barge Company Family
- Starting wages $215/day!
- Opportunity to advance to $245/day after 2 hitches
- Competitive Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
- Safety Incentive Program
- Longevity Bonus
- Travel Reimbursement
LIVE IN YOUR HOMETOWN AND WORK ON THE RIVER!!
Canal Barge Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
What We Do
Founded in 1933, Canal Barge Company, Inc. is a family-owned, independent marine transportation company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. The name “Canal Barge” dates back to our early years when we operated one barge exclusively along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
Today we are one of the most diverse marine transportation companies in the country, moving highly valuable cargo to virtually every part of the world. Our greatest strength is in providing dedicated logistics in moving along the waterway between the Gulf Coast and Mid-America. Additionally, using our oceangoing deck barge fleet, we have made port calls on all coasts of the U.S. and foreign port calls in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and even across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
Dedicated to long-term partnerships and tailor-made customer service, Canal Barge enjoys relationships with several Fortune 500 chemical and oil companies, as well as refineries, construction companies, fabricators, public utilities, engineering companies, and the United States Government. Canal Barge is in full compliance with the American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program
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