Deckhand - Rotating Shift

The Cumberland River Quarry in Salem, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Deckhand. Only on-line applicants will be considered / evaluated.

Deckhand-Classification Description:

• Work in adverse conditions in a safe and productive manner.
• Spot and recognize unsafe conditions on vessel and barges.
• Correct hazards, if not able to correct on his own report to mate or pilot for proper course of action.
• Ensure to report any slip, trip, fall scratch or any other injury to pilot or supervisor so incident can be recorded, and appropriate action can be taken.
• Tie lines to hold barges and not fowl down lines.
• Lay rigging wires, For & Aft, Breast wires and elect:
• Lay wires on uneven barges such as empties to loads.
• Change face wires on boat.
• Lace an eye in a wire.
• Tie an eye in lines such as laced in or a bowling eye.
• Change winch wires on barges.
• To keep tools and equipment stowed in an orderly faction.
• Keep walkway and travel ways clear of lines, tools and debris.
• Keep galley and head clean floors mopped trash taken out and elect:
• Keep all oils, detergents and cleaners stowed in a manner that is contained to vessel to avoid spills to waterways.
• Communicate well with pilot, deckhands, barge loader on dock, and other vessels in fleet.
• Read and understand the deckhand manual, pass test.
• Operate Rescue Skiff.

Basic Requirements:

• Do you have the ability and desire to work 12-hour shifts?
• Do you have the willingness and flexibility to work weekend or overtime as needed?
• Do you have the ability to do manual labor including lifting items as heavy as 50 pounds?
• Do you have the ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold?
• Do you have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and preform repetitive bending and stooping when required?
• Do you possess excellent communication skills and work well with all personnel at the Quarry?
• Are you motivated and a self-starter?
• Are you willing to work night shift?

Cumberland River Quarry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact

ApplicantAssist@cranfordasphalt.com

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.