Deckhand

Deckhand

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc., has an opening for a Deckhand at its Memphis, TN location.

If you are a hard-working person who likes to work with your hands and be proud of the physical work that you accomplish, then this might be a job that you would enjoy. EMIS services vessels and tows and works with other crews in a team environment. Our crews do not live aboard the vessels, which allows you more time at home instead of being gone weeks at a time in other marine jobs.

Ergon is a family-owned oil and gas company based in the Jackson, MS area with facilities across the US. EMIS is a subsidiary with facilities that support marine traffic up and down the Mississippi River. Our facilities are located in Vicksburg, MS, and Memphis, TN.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package : 401(k) Matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance, and Profit Sharing

Deckhand Responsibilities include the following :

• Complete Deckhand Job Qualification Workbook within 90 days of employment
• Complete Vessel Orientation within 12 hours of boarding a vessel
• Deckhands and crewmembers are responsible for his own health, safety and hygiene
• Train under the guidance of the captain and an experienced deckhand to learn the duties of a deckhand
• Use proper PPE while aboard any EMIS or customer vessel or dock
• Ask questions and understand the safe way to perform a task before attempting to do it
• Be familiar with company policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations abiding by them at all times
• Responsible for reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the captain and taking action to prevent accidents
• Assume the responsibilities of Deckhand as he is trained to perform them (refer to Deckhand Job Profile for these responsibilities)
• Responsible for various other duties assigned by the captain which may vary from vessel to vessel
• Assist other personnel when needed

Deckhand Qualifications :

The person selected must be able to work in any environment (heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen, and an acceptable motor vehicle report.

We are an EEO / AAP employer.

Position : Deckhand

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

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