ILLINOIS MARINE TOWING
JOB DESCRIPTION
DECKHAND
I.
BASIC FUNCTION
Illinois Marine Towing Deckhands work on our fleet of Inland Towing and Fleeting Vessels preparing barges for safe and timely transport.
Qualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment.
The work schedule consists of 21 days on and 21 days off (Line Boat) or 14 days on and 7 days off (Fleet Boat), working 12 hour shifts.
*All applicants must have favorable work references and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.*
II.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
 
The duties of the Deck Crew vary from vessel to vessel and from watch to watch.
Duties include but are not necessarily limited to:
* Performing the various tasks necessary to maintaining, making up and breaking a tow, such as making a coupling, operating winches and ratchets, handling wires, handling and t...