Title: Deckhand

Location: Lettsworth LA  

Classification: Full Time

Position Summary:

Terral River Service is currently looking for dependable and hard-working deckhands for our fleets and line boats. Experience is preferred but not required. TRS has a very aggressive training program for inter-company advancement.  

Essential Job Functions:

Applicants must be able to work a 28-day-on, 14-day-off or a 14-day-on, 7-day-off schedule. Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

·         Securing barges together (laying rigging)

·        Securing boat to barges (facing boat up)

·         Line handling

·         General boat cleaning

·         Minor engine room work (oil changes, greasing, etc.)

·         Painting

·         Cooking

·         Keeping maintenance logs, grocery orders, safety drills, etc

Basic requirements:

·         YOU MUST BE COACHABLE!!!

·         At least eighteen (18) years of age.

·         Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

·         Must pass 3 day deckhand orientation class

·         Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC

·         Must have and maintain a valid/current Drivers license.

·         Must  have dependable transportation to designated TRS             locations, no exceptions

·         Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends

**Physical Requirements

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·         Must meet "fit for duty" requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical, drug test, and MRI)

·         The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces

·         Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)

·         Must be comfortable working aboard boats and barges

·         Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 40 feet

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

About Terral RiverService, Inc:

Terral RiverService (TRS) is a family owned business with a continually growing footprint of fleets, boats and barges throughout most of the inland waterway system of the United States. Our company is seeking individuals who are looking for a career in the marine industry, not just a job. Terral River Service is a community of dedicated employees. If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out our application and submit.

Terral Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K with employer contributions

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Christmas Club