Deckhand Job Description
Deckhand
provides technical expertise in the set-up, maintenance and repair of electronic laboratory and field-study instrumentation and equipment.
Deckhand Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure the work area is properly maintained, clean and tidy at all times
Learn and demonstrate practical knowledge of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment
General upkeep of the vessel, including washing, chipping, painting, and cleaning
Duties are general upkeep of vessel (washing, chipping, painting, cleaning)
General upkeep of the vessel (washing, chipping, painting, cleaning)
Fleet work (preparing barges for delivery for local customers)
The Electronics Technician Maintenance II applies basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents
The candidate will be performing tasks required to meet the MPRC mission to support the SCORE training schedule
The technician will launch and recover training targets and shapes
The technician will recover and process for transportation, training weapons and shapes
Deckhand Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Deckhand
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: D1.1, AWS, GED, CPR, GENERAL, PERFORMING, POSITION, LEVEL, ENTRY
Education for Deckhand
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the deckhand job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Education, General Education, Diesel, Welding, Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences, Engineering, Public Safety, Military, Technical
Skills for Deckhand
Desired skills for deckhand include:
Location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment
Chips and paints vessels and barges
Clean
Cleans P/V valves
Ensures general maintenance standards so that all equipment is kept neat
Equipment and barges
Greases winches
Orderly
Repairs flame screens
Military operations is highly desirable
Desired experience for deckhand includes:
The technician will operate and maintain all MPRC hull fittings and deck equipment and systems
The MPRC will operate in the Southern California near coastal waters
The candidate must be proficient in vessel administrative procedures
Must be proficient in written and verbal English Language skills
Must be physically fit and capable of spending extensive days at sea in all weather conditions
The candidate must hold a STCW Certification and valid TWIC card
Deckhand Examples
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Deckhand Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a deckhand. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for deckhand
- Ensure that all equipment are properly maintained
- Interact and cooperate with colleagues at all times
- Interact with guests in a discreet, personalized and professional manner
- Attend all training activities or sessions provided
- Proper handling and maintenance of all equipment used
- To meet boats on arrival to Marina and advice berthing, supervise docking and tying up
- To help assist user with docking/berthing as required
- To carry out launch and recovery service of boats using slipway and Marina tow vehicle
- To provide cleaning/valet service for berthed boats, as requested by guest and directed by Marina Manager
- To help carry out cleaning and basic maintenance of the Marina and associated features and areas
Qualifications for deckhand
- Other (DA-3434 Notification of Personnel Action, PCS Orders)
- To assist with fueling hotel boats, as directed by Marina Manager, Water Sports Supervisor
- To have a thorough knowledge of other departments and hotel facilities
- To carry out other reasonable duties, as requested by management
- Report for duty punctually, maintaining a high standard of personal grooming, wearing correct uniform and nametag at all times
- Participate in any scheduled training and development programs
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of deckhand. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for deckhand
- To be a continual source of help, assistance and information to guests
- Help the kitchen steward in getting the cleared items to the dishwasher, rack them proper and stock them as specified
- Ensure that SOP standards are applicable
- Work Practices/Reliability & Dependability as a Deckhand
- Primary duty is to conduct minor ship maintenance including, but not limited to, cleaning A/C units, fixing toilets, replacing lights, repairing door locks
- Conducting both interior and exterior painting around the ship
- Cleaning, lifting lines and other heavy objects
- Mentor temporary employees in Company policies and procedures
- 3 day shifts, 3 night shifts, 3 days off
- 4 day shifts, 4 days off, 4 night shifts, 4 days off
Qualifications for deckhand
- Must possess a USCG mimimum of Master 100 gross ton in Towing Endorsement
- Pre-employment medical examination is required
- Must posess a current US Coast Guard , minimum of Master 100 gross ton in Towing endorsement
- Other (USCG mimimum of Master 100 gross ton in Towing Endorsement)
- Must possess a USCG minimum of Master 100 gross ton (Western Rivers)
- Must possess a current US Coast Guard, minimum of Master 100 gross ton (Western Rivers)
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a deckhand. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for deckhand
- Safety First – Safety shall remain the highest priority at all times
- Learn to handle mooring lines and rigging to launch or dock the boat
- Perform assigned tasks within legal requirements of USCG and other regulatory agencies
- Assist with filling water, bunkering fuel, and shore power connect & disconnect, engine room repairs & maintenance as directed
- Learn and practice getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, ship’s ramps, and shore side facilities in all weather conditions
- Learn to monitor passenger & crewmember safety issues on the boat
- Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials
- Participate in meetings, training, drills and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy
- Perform cleaning tasks of the vessels & property as required
- Perform maintenance and construction tasks as required
Qualifications for deckhand
- Minimum of two (2) years of related experience preferred
- This position is subject to pre-employment, random, and post-accident/reasonable suspicion drug testing compliant with federal Coast Guard regulations
- Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical annual physical
- Travel to other duty locations approximately 50 percent of the time
- Background Investigation (NACI) may be required
- Pre-employment/change in job physical may be required
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a deckhand. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for deckhand
- Tow work, including building rigging, and building tow for vessel
- Locking, including preparing barges and rigging to transit locks
- Assisting engineers in maintenance jobs may also be required
- Assist the captain and mate with required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report any problems or damage
- Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses in a timely manner, and review
- Work under immediate supervision and achieves technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher-level technician
- Perform tasks required to meet the MPRC mission to support the SCORE training schedule
- Recover and process for transportation, training weapons and shapes
- Operate and maintain all MPRC hull fittings and deck equipment and systems
- Performs assigned duties in emergency situations
Qualifications for deckhand
- Vicksburg, MS
- May be required to work under inclement weather conditions
- Must possess a current or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Credential (TWIC) card
- Possess a TWIC
- Strong potential to earn a 100 Ton Masters License and for future promotions
- Must be able to safely work in a Team environment
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of deckhand. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for deckhand
- Adheres to all regulations established by State Gaming authorities, United States Coast Guard, ABS Consulting, OSHA and other applicable agencies pertaining to riverboat gaming and vessel operations
- Performs housekeeping tasks on the riverboat, including detail cleaning and trash removal
- Maintains all systems and equipment onboard the vessel through the use of preventative maintenance schedules
- Participates in scheduled safety briefings and drills to understand hazards that are associated with assigned tasks, and to reduce the risk of injury or property damage
- Reports any unusual or suspicious situations up the command chain
- Is knowledgeable of property special events and promotions, and is able to describe to guests
- Maintains awareness of operations in/around the riverboat through direct observation
- Provides various oral and written reports
- Assist with Planned Maintenance onboard
- To carry out all duties, including inter-departmental duties involving both deck and engine roles, and those reasonably assigned from time to time, in a professional, responsible and adaptable manner, with flexibility of operation as required in order to fulfil the current manning and vessel operational requirements
Qualifications for deckhand
- Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and medical physical
- This position is based out of New Martinsville, WV
- 2 years of deck hand experience preferred
- Must be able to reach, grasp, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
- Work in all types of climates
- Work in confined spaces and at heights in excess of 50 feet