Deckhand Position Available In St. Mary, Louisiana

Brice Civil Constructors IncRotational (Fixed Term)

Season Schedule:

2 weeks on, 1 week off. Working throughout the year.

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work we can financial security, and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Brice Civil Constructors, Inc. (Brice) encourages our employees to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages you to grow your career through ongoing training that foster innovation and a commitment to excellence.

What does Brice Civil Constructors do?

Brice Civil Constructors, Inc. (Brice) is a proud subsidiary of the Calista Corporation, the second largest Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) with 37,300 shareholders and over $950 million in annual revenues. Brice is an SBA 8(a) participant that offers significant advantages to the government contracting agencies and allows us to leverage our sister and parent companies for additional resources to deliver large or small projects. Brice is one of 22 sister subsidiaries under Calista Brice LLC of the Calista Corporation. This holding line offers construction services in every phase of the construction cycle.

Our experience and ability to self-perform streamlines projects and reduces cost by minimizing inefficiencies in the construction cycle. We strive to hire tradesmen directly from the communities where we work to leverage local knowledge and local relationships to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget.

Brice performs large heavy civil construction operations to include large scale civil projects, drainage, repair of earthen dams and levees, roadways, bridges, airfields, parks, ranges, and stormwater management, water supply, wastewater collection, and on-site wastewater treatment systems for federal, states, and local entities.

What can you expect?

As the Deckhand, you will work as an entry-level position and will be responsible for assisting the Dredging Operator in the maintenance and operation of the dredge. The position requires the ability to work a rotating schedule and live on vessel for extended periods of time.

How will you do it

• Maintain and service dredge engines and equipment
• Frequently monitor all dredging equipment
• Handle deck-based dredge plant and operate deck machinery
• Complete general equipment inspection and maintenance
• Assist with shift inspections and shift maintenance duties
• Handle a variety of hand/power tools
• Sand, prime and paint equipment when needed
• Clean the vessel and assist with the handling supplies and equipment
• Complete daily paperwork verifying completed duties and responsibilities
• Assist the Dredging Operator with removing sand, gravel, or other accumulated sediment with a dredge
• Assist the Dredging Operator with operating a variety of equipment utilized in dredging
• Act as lookout and maintain watch on deck and for dredge plant
• Perform the job in a safe and seamanlike manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Study the safety manual, company policy manual and other material provided by the company
• Ask for clarification or instruction on any procedures and/or policies
• Attempt only tasks for which he/she has been trained
• Assist crew when required
• Suggest corrective action to improve plant and equipment performance and assist with implementation
• Maintain a clean work area
• Cook breakfast, lunch and dinner daily upon request
• Work and live on vessel for extended periods of time
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

General knowledge of dredging operations.

Knowledgeable with handling power/hand tools.

Basic knowledge of servicing engines and generators.

General knowledge of pump packing and seals.

General knowledge of mechanical systems, operations, and maintenance.

Ability to complete general equipment inspection and maintenance.

Good working knowledge of Atchafalaya River and the Atchafalaya River Bar Channel.

Ability to work a rotating schedule and live on vessel for extended periods of time.

Ability to follow instruction.

Ability to operate a variety of equipment utilized in dredging.

Ability to observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and to properly use equipment and materials.

Ability to work with accuracy and thoroughness, to see ways to improve and promote quality, and to monitor own work.

Ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Ability to perform work in a timely manner, practice independent judgment and make decisions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment with constantly changing work priorities.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as employee handbooks, safety instructions, and other procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Able to learn and follow instructions in a timely manner.

Ability to work independently.

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to participate in group meetings.

Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.

Ability to use excellent