Deck Hand: Candidate needs to be comfortable working on the river in all weather conditions (Rain/sleet/snow/cold/hot). Good balance and sturdy footing is needed for a safe work day. Needs to have knowledge of equipment and perform duties assigned by pilots. Must know how to lay lines and build tow for barge transport. Must be able to follow instruction for tasks given and retain the information when the same tasks are needed in the future. Needs to be self-motivated and stay busy. Must be able to ride on Line boat 4-5 days every 2 weeks.
Benefits include:
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime
- Traditional 401(k) / Roth 401(k) retirement plans with up to 3% matching
- Health Insurance with low premiums and free urgent care clinic through Deaconess At-Work
- Voluntary wellness program
- Paid holidays and vacation days
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must have 2 years deckhand experience with working knowledge how to maintain a operating vessel.
- Be able to stay on feet for there shift, and able to get into confined spaces to patch barges.
- Be able to carry barge rigging, cables, and gas pumps. These will exceed 50 lbs.
Must be able to Pass a urine and a Hair Follicle Drug test which goes back 4-6 months.
Skills Required
- Comfortable working on the river in all weather conditions
- Good balance and sturdy footing
- Knowledge of equipment and ability to perform duties assigned by pilots
- Ability to lay lines and build tow for barge transport
- Ability to follow instructions and retain task procedures
- Ride on line boat 4-5 days every 2 weeks
- Minimum 2 years deckhand experience with vessel maintenance knowledge
- Ability to stay on feet for entire shift and enter confined spaces to patch barges
- Ability to carry barge rigging, cables, and gas pumps exceeding 50 lbs
- Pass urine and hair follicle drug tests (4-6 month history)
What We Do
Meuth Concrete is a family-owned and operated ready-mix concrete supplier and delivery service based in Henderson, KY. Founded in 1970, the company provides premium concrete products at competitive prices for residential, commercial, and civil/paving projects, emphasizing strong client relationships and professional, certified service throughout the Tri-State area.
