To be considered for a position at Marquette, go to (www.marquettetrans.com) to complete an application..
If you enjoy working outside on the water, this is a great career "GROWTH OPPORTUNITY" with one of the fastest growing companies in the marine industry. We are currently hiring Entry-Level and Experienced Deckhands that work 28 days on a vessel and 14 days at home on the inland waterways.
About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, KY and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 135 tow and tugboats on the Mississippi, Illinois, and Ohio River Systems, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,400 dry cargo barges. The Company has offices in Paducah, KY ,New Orleans, LA, Lockport, LA and Houston, TX. With approximately 1,600 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Build tow by utilizing equipment such as wrenches, ratchets, chain straps and wire.
- Carry rigging (ratchets, wires and straps) pumps, hoses, lines, and other equipment.
- Work outdoors for periods of time weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning living quarters.
- Check barges for water or leaks, which at times requires climbing into confined spaces.
- Maintain vessel by washing, cleaning, chipping and painting the vessel.
- Fleet/tow work (prepare barges for delivery to customers).
Qualifications:
- Physical labor experience working in the outdoors is a plus.
- Must be 18 or older to board a vessel.
- Must have Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or be able to attain it.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language per USCG regulations.
- Must be able to be away for generally 28 days away and 14 days home.
- Must be able to handle rigging (up to 75 lbs-100lbs).
- Prior experience preferred but not required.
Benefits:
Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental and vision insurance, 401K MATCH, company paid life insurance, holiday pay and assisted travel reimbursement.
To Apply:
To be considered for hire, go to our website (www.marquettetrans.com) to complete an application. (Click on the careers tab first).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Experience:
- Deckhand: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- TWIC Card (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road