Tugboat Deckhand

Haugland Marine Service, a subsidiary of Haugland Group, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Deckhand to join our team.

Deckhands will be responsible to maintain the vessels in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Job includes pulling heavy lines, climbing onto, and walking on barges, boats and narrow barge walkways. Employees will regularly be required to stand, walk, climb, crawl, stoop, and sit. Heavy lifting will also be required, up to 50lbs unassisted.

At Haugland, we understand that pushing the boundaries of what has been done is essential to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow. The journey won’t be simple, but what gets us there is. At Haugland Group, Our Word is Our Way. We are leaders in building what’s next because we see the path to get there and we’re setting a new standard of exceptional along the way.

Let’s build together!

Key Functions

- Tying off barges, opening/closing lids, pumping out bilge water, inspecting barges for damage
- Tending lines and monitor level loading/ unloading of barges.
- Perform preventative maintenance and/or repairs, where applicable.
- Assist welders with barge repairs.
- Efficiently clean barges and maintain the equipment used in the unloading, storing, and reclaiming process.
- Assist with required vessel reports in compliance with environmental, safety and USCG regulations and report any problems or damage.
- General housekeeping and upkeep of the vessel washing, chipping, painting, cleaning etc.
- Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings.
- Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Inland waterway decking experience preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work near or on large bodies of water, at various heights and in confined spaces.
- Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.
- Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.
- Ability to distinguish, differences or similarities in intensity or quality odors; recognizing odors.
- Ability to understand and communicate both written and verbal instructions.

*Must have MMC and TWIC

Working Conditions

- Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, etc.) and high dust levels
- Travel, 5%-20% travel may be required at some facilities.
- Ability and flexibility to work a variety of schedules and hours including nights/weekends and holidays

Why Haugland?

Compensation range for this role is $250-$300 per day.

At Haugland Group, our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values which has employees at its forefront.

- Excellent benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings, short/long term disability, and life insurance
- 401k with 5% employer match
- Potential for annual performance-based raise
- Paid Time off
- Paid company observed holidays
- Educational and professional advancement opportunities
- Frequent company-sponsored events
- Relaxed, friendly office
- Fast paced, exciting environment

Haugland Group LLC and its operating divisions, affiliates, related entities, and subsidiaries (collectively, “the Company”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered property of the Company and therefore, the Company will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Only upon the Company’s written request may preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with the Company must be in place and current.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability).