Deckhand
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc., has an opening for a Deckhand at its Vicksburg location.
If you are a hard-working person who likes to work with your hands and be proud of the physical work that you accomplish, then this might be a job that you would enjoy. EMIS services vessels and tows and works with other crews in a team environment. Our crews do not live aboard the vessels, which allows you more time at home instead of being gone weeks at a time in other marine jobs.
Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. EMIS is a subsidiary with facilities that support marine traffic up and down the Mississippi River. Our facilities are located in Vicksburg, MS, Memphis, TN, and Wood River, IL.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing
Deckhand Responsibilities include the following:
- Complete Deckhand Job Qualification Workbook within 90 days of employment
- Complete Vessel Orientation within 12 hours of boarding a vessel
- Deckhands and crewmembers are responsible for his own health, safety and hygiene
- Train under the guidance of the captain and an experienced deckhand to learn the duties of a deckhand
- Use proper PPE while aboard any EMIS or customer vessel or dock
- Ask questions and understand the safe way to perform a task before attempting to do it
- Be familiar with company policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations abiding by them at all times
- Responsible for reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the captain and taking action to prevent accidents
- Assume the responsibilities of Deckhand as he is trained to perform them (refer to Deckhand Job Profile for these responsibilities)
- Responsible for various other duties assigned by the captain which may vary from vessel to vessel
- Assist other personnel when needed
Deckhand Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Physically fit to perform manual labor
- Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend written instructions, documents, etc.
- Must be able to swim
- Must obtain or be in possession of a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card)
- Must have a valid Driver's License
The person selected must be able to work in any environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Position: Deckhand