A deckhand under the direction of the captain and mate, will perform any combination of the following duties: handle lines to moor the vessel to the dock, locks, or barges; rig towing lines; sweep decks using a broom, brush or mop;stand lookout watches while the vessel is underway; load or unload materials and supplies from docks or other vessels; paint decks and superstructure of the vessel using a chipper, scraper, and/or brush, paint roller, or spray gun; lubricate machinery and equipment; splice and repair wire cables and ropes using hand tools; fuel equipment; examine cables that hold barges and vessels in tow and, using a ratchet, tighten cables to ensure barges and vessel are snug; and check barges and barge void tanks for leakage or damage.

　　Physcial Capabilites:

　　Must be able to perform the following:

　　Traverse boats, barges, and tows a minimum of two (2) miles per day.Transport equipment of 60 to 100 pounds up to 1000 feet.Ascend/Descend a 90 degree ladder up to 40 feet.Move, transport, and position equipment up to 100 pounds.Position self to move through 18 inch diameter hatch.Move two (2) feet horizontally and vertically.Maintain constant communication with crew members.Ability to recognize and identify distant objects, and recognize distances between objectsConstantly work in outdoor weather conditions.Work shift a min. of 12 hrs. (could be up to 15)