Inexperienced Deckhand

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

Job Description

Are you ready to navigate your way toward a new career? Ingram Barge Company is looking to bring both entry level and experienced deckhands onboard.

Before applying please note :

You may be assigned to any river segment or vessel type based upon Company needs at time of your hire. As an Ingram associate, you will be reliable for your own transportation to and from your hitches.

• Assisting deck crew in tow building  (laying wires, tighten ratchets, sweep and shovel barges)
• Daily vessel housekeeping  (sweeping, mopping and cleaning crew living quarters)
• Assisting with locking
• Carrying rigging  (ratchets, wires and straps)  pumps, hoses and lines
• Working outdoors for extended periods of time in weather conditions such as heat / cold & rain / snow
• Checking barges for water and leaks – which at times requires climbing into confined spaces
• Upkeep of vessel appearance includes sooging ( washing ), chipping and painting
• Assisting the Engineer as requested
• Practicing safe crew, vessel and tow operation using Ingram safety systems
• Participating in safety drills and audits
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

We do not accept receipts from renewals, first time applicants only.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Ingram will never ask job applicants for money at any stage of the hiring process. We do not require payments for applications, background checks, training, or any other recruitment-related expenses. Additionally, we do not arrange or cover travel for interviews.  Ingram does not guarantee employment to individuals attending walk-in interviews or hiring events.  If you receive any requests for payment or travel coordination claiming to be from Ingram, please treat them as fraudulent and report them to us immediately at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com.

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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