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Title:                     Fleet Deckhand
Position:              Full-time / Day Rate
Reports To:         Vessel Captain

Division:              Gulf Inland
Location:             St. Rose, LA


 
ABOUT MARQUETTE:
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,500 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do. 


 
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Build and check tow by utilizing various tools/equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, shackles, chain straps and wires/cables.
  • Transport and stack sets of rigging throughout the vessel and barges.
  • Move pumps and hoses about the barges and place hoses in wing tank/void for removal of water.
  • Carry rigging (ratchets, wires, and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment weighing 50-100 lbs.
  • Work outdoors for extended periods of time, in weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
  • Perform daily and periodic cleaning tasks to include but not limited to trash removal, mopping, scraping, sanding, and painting.
  • Inspect barges for water or leaks, which at times require climbing into confined spaces.
  • Maintain vessel appearance to include washing, cleaning, chipping, and painting the vessel.
  • Assist with the stocking and delivery of various supplies from on the vessel to and from the front hole.
  • Complete processes to allow the vessel to take on fuel.
  • Assist in direct transfer including fuel, lubricants, and bilge liquids.
  • Conduct fleet/tow work, preparing barges for delivery to local customers.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned or requested.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience preferred, but not required.
  • Physical labor experience working outdoors is a plus.
  • Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
  • Must be able to meet all physical qualifications per company guidelines.
  • Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain it.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.
  • Must be able to handle rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs).
  • Must have reliable, daily transportation to and from the worksite.
 
Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan, company paid life insurance, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!