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Job opening: Deckhand

Salary: $21 - 25 per hour
City: Vicksburg
Published at: Sep 11 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Deckhand assigned to the Dredge Jadwin, you will be assigned to accomplish a combination of tasks in connection with the making up and breaking of tows. NOTE: The duty location of this position will be wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located.

Duties

Secure floating plant with manila and synthetic lines, cables, wire straps, ratchets, etc. Perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks such as washing down decks, chip-ping paint and rust from bulkheads, timber heads, cavels, deck equipment, and painting. Greasing moving deck equipment such as capstans, tow winch, or electric cranes to ensure working condition. Assisting other craftsmen with maintenance and repairs.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment physical.
  • Work in inclement weather conditions.
  • Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen as well as an annual drug screen.
  • This is a seasonal position. You will be placed in nonpay status when work is unavailable.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Deckhand without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Conducting channel patrol activities, outboard motor operation, deck equipment repair, general maintenance and housekeeping on a floating plant. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: Work requires substantial physical effort when handling heavy cables, equipment, and machinery; while making and breaking tows; and when washing, scrubbing, cleaning, chipping, and painting surfaces. Heavy lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. Work may involve long periods of standing, lifting, climbing, and crouching and walking. Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside during a variety of weather conditions and climates, including extremes in heat and cold and heavy rainfall. Workers are exposed to paint fumes, and are subject to cuts and bruises while working with equipment. There is the possibility of eye injury while chipping paint and rust. There is a danger of slipping from floating plant into water with possibility of physical injury or drowning. On-shore work may involve working in mud, and dirty or cramped situations.

Contacts

  • Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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