DECK HAND (FLO)

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.

Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Handle lines and cables during docking and range operations; and handle lines and rigging during docking and undocking activities; 2) Assist barge transfers by providing visual guidance, tying off/mooring, etc; 3) Assist captains/coxswains with brow and berthing/support barge placement, to include operating a forklift, safety guiding, and communicating relays; 4) Communicate with the dockmaster via radio and other port operations personnel to support ship events and requirements (i.e.

fueling, booming, towing, painting, docking, etc; 5) Provide markings for pier laydowns and coordinate, schedule and/or manually remove equipment to support dockmaster with assigning required area.

This position requires a certified Forklift Operator. Incumbent(s) must have or obtain a Fork Lift license or certification to operate a forklift with capacity of up to 15,000 lbs.

within 90 days after onboarding and maintain for duration of employment. This position requires incumbent(s) to be a qualified Facility Response Team (FRT) member.

Incumbent(s) must complete the FRT Course within 90 days after onboarding.

This position requires the incumbent to be qualified as a 2nd class swimmer and complete Shore Installation Management Basic Boat Coxswain Course within 90 days after onboarding. Major Duties:

• You will assist in the docking and undocking of waterborne crafts by calling distances and identifying hidden obstacles.
• You will guide and secure pier platforms, gangways, barges, fenders, and other berthing support that are in the water to piers, trailers, etc.
• You will use pike poles, winches and davits to remove floating debris and hazards from the water.