Ordinary Seaman/Deckhand

Full Time
Kenai, AK
Posted
Job description

General Description:

This positionoperates and maintains equipment on the deck of a vessel.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Perform general deck duties to help ensure safe, efficient operation of the vessel.
  • Performs any combination of following duties aboard watercraft: Handles lines to moor vessel to wharves, tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig towing lines.
  • Sweeps and washes decks, using broom, brushes, mops, and firehose. Performs other maintenance duties as needed such as rust removal.
  • Lowers and man's lifeboat in case of emergencies.
  • Stands steering watches or lookout watches while underway.
  • Paints lifeboats, decks, and superstructure of vessel, using brush.
  • Lubricates machinery and equipment.
  • Splices and repairs cables and ropes, using hand tools.
  • Examines cables that holds vessels in tow and tightens cables to ensure vessels are snug.
  • Assist with cooking meals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and severe outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection and the use of safety eyewear is required in most working situations.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • MOBILITY: Must be able to access all controls and all parts of machinery for service. Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds for 20 feet.
  • HEARING: Must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
  • VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and take hand signals from ground man or flag man.
  • LIFTING: Must be able to routinely lift up to 70 pounds from floor to waist, 50 pounds from wait level to shoulder height and carry 70 pounds for 20 feet.

Contingencies:

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

Bristol Alliance Fuels (BAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Bristol Alliance Fuels grants employment preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Merchant Mariner Credential: preferably Able Seaman
  • First Aid CPR is required.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required.
  • Valid Driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma or GED is preferred.

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