Job Description

The Cumberland River Quarry in Salem, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Deckhand. Only on-line applicants will be considered / evaluated.

Deckhand-Classification Description:

Work in adverse conditions in a safe and productive manner. Spot and recognize unsafe conditions on vessel and barges. Correct hazards, if not able to correct on his own report to mate or pilot for proper course of action. Ensure to report any slip, trip, fall scratch or any other injury to pilot or supervisor so incident can be recorded, and appropriate action can be taken. Tie lines to hold barges and not fowl down lines. Lay rigging wires, For & Aft, Breast wires and elect: Lay wires on uneven barges such as empties to loads. Change face wires on boat. Lace an eye in a wire. Tie an eye in lines such as laced in or a bowling eye. Change winch wires on barges. To keep tools and equipment stowed in an orderly faction. Keep walkway and travel ways clear of lines, tools and debris. Keep galley and head clean floors mopped trash taken out and elect: Keep all oils, detergents and cleaners stowed in a manner that is contained to vessel to avoid spills to waterways. Communicate well with pilot, deckhands, barge loader on dock, and other vessels in fleet. Read and understand the deckhand manual, pass test. Operate Rescue Skiff.

Basic Requirements:

Do you have the ability and desire to work 12-hour shifts? Do you have the willingness and flexibility to work weekend or overtime as needed? Do you have the ability to do manual labor including lifting items as heavy as 50 pounds? Do you have the ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold? Do you have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and preform repetitive bending and stooping when required? Do you possess excellent communication skills and work well with all personnel at the Quarry? Are you motivated and a self-starter? Are you willing to work night shift?

Cumberland River Quarry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact ApplicantAssist@pbsgc.com or call 1-888-870-8296.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.