Job description
Job Description
Canal Barge Company Deckhands work on our fleet of Inland Towing Vessels. There is excellent opportunity for advancement, and extensive training is provided.
Qualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. The work schedule consists of 28 days on and 28 days off, with travel reimbursement. All applicants must have favorable work references and valid driver's license and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
Primary Job Duties
- Handle lines and wires
- Make and break tow
- Maintain barges in tow
- Maintain cleanliness of the vessel and tow
- Inspect equipment
- Chip and paint decks and superstructure of the vessel
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and stooping, lifting heavy marine equipment, and lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 pounds.
Benefits of Joining the Canal Barge Company Family
- Starting wages $210/day!
- Opportunity to advance to $235/day after 2 hitches
- Competitive Health, Disability, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 401K Savings Plan with company match
- Safety Incentive Program
- Travel Reimbursement
- Longevity Bonus
Live in your hometown and work on the river!
Consistent with its duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, Canal Barge has adopted this policy to safeguard the health and well-being of employees and their families who spend time in its facilities. This policy is intended to comply with all federal, state, and local laws. It is based upon guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) and public health authorities, as applicable.
Before being assigned to work, all new hires for employment with Canal Barge must either (a) be vaccinated for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus; or (b) seek an approved exemption as an accommodation.
Canal Barge Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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