Fleet Boat Deckhand- Baton Rouge, LA

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

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401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Company

Equity

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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About this role

Fleet Boat Deckhand- Baton Rouge, LA Channelview, TX, US Overview ***You MUST live within 45 minutes of Baton Rouge, LA to be eligible for this position*** Deckhands build tows by handling lines and cables to tie/untie barges and boats. Deckhands also perform scheduled vessel maintenance for tools and equipment, and perform general housekeeping duties as assigned by their supervisor. ***This is a deckhand position working on a fleet boat. This position does not follow the Tankerman Career Path. Apply to the "Inland Deckhand" position if you are interested in becoming a tankerman.*** Those interested in working on a "live aboard" vessel that do not live within 45 minutes of Baton Rouge, LA, should apply to the "Entry Level Inland Deckhand" or "Intermediate & Experienced Inland Deckhand" Position. Responsibilities Deckhands will adhere to company safety policy and procedures, environmental rules and governmental regulation. Deckhands work under the supervision of the Master or designate. Basic Functions: The schedule is either 14 days on/7 days off or 20 days on/10 days off. 12 Hours shifts working days and nights. Attaches and removes line and cables to and from the vessel, barges, docks and locks. This involves carrying coiled lines, ratchets, rigging, cables or other equipment from line lockers, deck lockers, or Ability to use fire fighting equipment and spill containment equipment. Cables to attachment sites, making attachments using manual or power winches to tighten lines or cables, and monitoring and adjusting lines and tensio

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