Fleet Boat Deckhand- Freeport, TX

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Fleet Boat Deckhand- Freeport, TX Channelview, TX, US Overview ***You MUST live within 45 minutes of Freeport, TX 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.*** Those interested in working on a "live aboard" vessel that do not live within 45 minutes of Freeport area, 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: 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 tension during towing, loading, discharging, locking or docking. Unties and reties lines 4 to 8 times during loading and discharging in order to adjust for the changing height of the barge, relative to the heigh

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