CANAL BARGE COMPANY
JOB DESCRIPTION
DECKHAND
Canal Barge LLC Deckhands work on our fleet of Inland Towing Vessels. There is excellent opportunity for advancement, and extensive training is provided.
Qualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. The work schedule consists of 28 days on and 28 days off, with travel reimbursement.
Applicants must have favorable work references, and meet the required qualifications below.
I. Primary Job Duties
Handle lines and wires
Make and break tow
Maintain barges in tow
Daily vessel housekeeping
Inspect equipment
Chipping and painting vessel and tow
Participate in safety drills and audits
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
II. Physical Requirements
Physical requirements of the job include:
Climbing ladders and stairs
Repetitive bending and stooping
Lifting heavy marine equipment
Lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 pounds
Able to board and ride in a skiff
III. Qualifications
High school education or equivalent required
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must not have a DWI or DUI in the last three years
Cannot have any criminal charges pending or be on probation
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card prior to orientation
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (including drug & alcohol screen) if an offer is made
IV. Benefits of Joining the Canal Barge Company Family
Starting wages $215/day!
Opportunity to advance to $245/day after 2 hitches
Competitive Health, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with company match
Safety Incentive Program
Longevity Bonus
Travel Reimbursement
LIVE IN YOUR HOMETOWN AND WORK ON THE RIVER!!
Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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What We Do
Founded in 1933, Canal Barge Company, Inc. is a family-owned, independent marine transportation company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. The name “Canal Barge” dates back to our early years when we operated one barge exclusively along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Today we are one of the most diverse marine transportation companies in the country, moving highly valuable cargo to virtually every part of the world. Our greatest strength is in providing dedicated logistics in moving along the waterway between the Gulf Coast and Mid-America. Additionally, using our oceangoing deck barge fleet, we have made port calls on all coasts of the U.S. and foreign port calls in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and even across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Dedicated to long-term partnerships and tailor-made customer service, Canal Barge enjoys relationships with several Fortune 500 chemical and oil companies, as well as refineries, construction companies, fabricators, public utilities, engineering companies, and the United States Government. Canal Barge is in full compliance with the American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program








