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Normal Work Hours and Days: 12 Hour Days, 7 days a week for up to 8 weeks at a time. Work is on a seasonal basis.
EEO Statement:
Cruz Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.
Summary:
Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment.
Essential Functions:
Adhere to the QSEMS (Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management System) including the Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and the Operating Procedures Manual (OPM)
Work aboard watercraft, such as dredges, ferryboats, scows, and river boats.
Handle lines to moor vessel to wharves, tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig towing lines.
Sweep and wash decks.
Lower and man lifeboat in case of emergencies.
Stand steering watches or lookout watches while underway.
Move controls or turn hand wheels to raise or lower passenger or vehicle landing ramps.
Insert blocks under wheels of vehicles to prevent them from moving.
Load or unload material from barges, scows, and dredges.
Paint lifeboats, decks, and superstructure of vessel.
Lubricate machinery and equipment.
Splice and repair cables and ropes.
Examine cables that hold vessels in tow and tighten cables to ensure vessels are snug.
Operate and maintain marine engines and mechanical equipment, such as: diesel engines; air compressors; generators; motors; turbines; boilers; etc. and to provide propulsion and utilities for an assigned vessel.
Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Record data, such as: temperature of equipment; hours of operation; fuel consumed; temperature or pressure; water levels; analysis of gases; voltage load and generator balance; etc.
Adjust manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges; switch to backup equipment or systems; or, to shut down equipment.
Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
Maintain equipment by: tightening fittings; repacking bearings; replacing packing glands; gaskets; valves; recorders; gauges; and, cleaning or replacing components.
Maintain oils, fuels and lubricate equipment and tug.
Perform many of the boat wide general maintenance and upkeep duties required to keep the assigned vessel in good working order and condition.
May record operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook.
Additional Tasks:
Perform many of the duties of other positions assigned to the vessel.
Perform all of the duties assigned to the deckhand position.
Perform other general boat operational duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum:
At least 6 months of direct related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Merchant Mariner Credential
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of general machines and tools, which include: anchor lines, anchor rollers, depth gauges, hoists, marine signaling systems, and winches.
Skill in controlling operations of equipment or systems on the vessel.
Skill in problem solving and reacting quickly with rapidly changing situations.
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
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