Full-time · AL, United States
Parker Towing Company, is currently hiring for deckhands. Don't miss this great career opportunity. Parker Towing offers a steersman program, tankerman program, and senior chief engineering program. All those selected for these programs start out as deckhands. For this position, the schedule consists of 20 days on, 10 days off. This position requires you to be away from home for expended periods of time. You can live anywhere and work on the river! At Parker Towing we strive to offer the best benefits for you and your family: medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, bi annual bonuses, 401k.
Primary Responsibilities of a Deckhand:
Build and break tow
Line handling
Assist with going through locks
Tying off vessels at fleets and docks
Perform minor towboat and barge maintenance
Maintain barge in tow
Keep boat and barges safe and clean
Household chores: cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dish washing, etc., keeping exterior of boat clean
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