Supplemental Information

PNO-715-012323-AM

The Port of New Orleans (PORTNOLA) is a diverse deep water port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico. PORTNOLA is seeking a Dredge Deckhand who can complete daily tasks on a marine vessel.
Dredge Deckhands are responsible for assisting the crew as needed, performing daily checks on engines, housekeeping, and appearance of the vessel, securing deck lines, and a variety of other related duties. Typically, Dredge Deckhands will work under close supervision of the Marine Operator 3. Some daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

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  Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Performs maintenance on equipment including de-rusting and painting.
• Responsible for upkeep and operation of safety equipment.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervisor.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

*The location of this vacancy is at the Port of New Orleans.*

The position currently consists of working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday – Wednesday) with overtime as necessary.

Starting salary depends upon qualifications:
$15.10/hr. to $16.75/hr.

WS-209 / Special Entrance Rate $15.10/hr.

*THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR $1.50/hr. PREMIUM PAY*
Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:
April McKnight
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
504-528-3277

Qualifications

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To perform specialized work aboard the state's sole owned dredge and associated support equipment.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from Dredge Captain, Dredge Mate or Marine Operators.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from other laborer jobs by the presence of duties involving marine dredging. Works on dredging equipment which may be in operation 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Differs from Dredge Mate by the absence of experienced-level maintenance on dredge equipment.

Examples of Work

Fastens hawsers and mooring lines to vessels, wharves, barges, piers, or pilings and checks towing rigging, lines, wires, etc. Coils rope, splices rope, and makes rope fenders. Makes eyes in cable.

Lowers and raises anchors by hand or by vessel's winches.

Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing bright work, etc. The use of steam cleaning equipment, paint sprayer, blasting equipment, and various industrial power tools is required to perform varied functions of maintenance.

Loads and unloads material and equipment for use on vessels.

Moves swing wires.

Operates bilge pumps.

Assists in deck and equipment repairs.

Assists in handling, hook-up, and securing of discharge lines and dredge anchors.

Assist in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline, barges, and mooring parts.

Assists in operating anchor winch.

Participates in changing and greasing cables and sheaves when required.

Cleans obstructions from the cutter head, suction tube, and pump.

Uses acetylene torch to clear cutter head.

Assists welders as required.

Performs maintenance on pontoon line such as protective coatings, changing of walkway boards, replacing of gaskets, and cleaning/greasing of all ball joint connections.

Assists with fueling of tugs and dredge.

Handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.

Mans and operates emergency safety equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, etc.

Serves as lookout to assist in safe navigation of vessel.

Works in all weather conditions as required.