Job description
Are you an ambitious, hard worker who enjoys working outdoors? Are you someone who wants to go home every day and is looking for more than just a job, but wants a career? If so, this might be just the opportunity you are looking for. Begin your career with American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) as a Deckhand. A deckhand helps prepare barges assigned to the towboat for safe and timely transportation including building and breaking tow and assisting with towboat and barge maintenance.
When you join ACBL..
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.
What you will be doing... Your IMPACT
- Effectively handle tow wires and cables to secure barges in a safe and environmentally appropriate fashion.
- Inspects, corrects, or notifies others of any conditions which affects the safety of Team Members or cargo.
- Handles rigging during barge tow building, locking, and docking activities.
- Assists with loading or unloading materials and supplies to and from docks, barges, and boats.
- Examines cables, wires, and lines to ensure they are fit for use as well as use tools to tighten or loosen, as needed.
- Performs basic vessel maintenance such as painting, cleaning, changing oil and filters, and more.
Your schedule and location…
- 12-hour shifts
- Rotating schedule of 8 days on and 4 days off
- Cairo Fleet: 14614 Ohio River Leeve, Rd. Cairo, IL 62914
What we are looking for...
You will need to have:
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Adheres to all ACBL policies, United States Coast Guard (USCG) and environmental regulations
- Effectively use all safety equipment as required by ACBL policies.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings
- Receive a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identity Card) card by date of hire.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Previous deckhand experience
Reasons you will love working at ACBL …
- Competitive pay
- Career growth opportunities
- Healthcare, including medical, dental & vision
- 401(k) + 401(k) match
- Positive and engaging team atmosphere
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Sign-on bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $220.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cairo, IL 62914: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary range rate?
- Why are you seeking to leave your current employer and/or why did you leave your previous employer?
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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