Centerline Logistics Corporation

Job includes pulling and handling heavy lines, wires, and hoses; working on oil and cargo barges; safely making and breaking tow with barges; general vessel maintenance; and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.. Train to become a tankerman. Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential. Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing.

entry level

Overview:
Maintain the vessels in a state of readiness to perform work for customers as needed. Perform work as directed by captain and/or mate of vessel and assist engineer as requested. Job includes pulling and handling heavy lines, wires, and hoses; working on oil and cargo barges; safely making and breaking tow with barges; general vessel maintenance; and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.
Responsibilities:
Deck must be cleaned and free of lines.
Make up all tows as directed by Captain or Mate.
Deckhands are to be trained to perform the following skills in addition to other skills required by the Captain or Mate.
Use the radio
Knot tying, line/wire splicing, make up and handle heaving lines and messengers
Make up and throw heaving lines
Perform lubrication services
Properly tie off barge tows
Give proper direction and distance signals and information
Steering the tug
Fuel tug
Paint inside and outside of tug on an on-going basis
Empty trash and clean heads and galley daily
Remove all garbage and clean all decks at decrew
Cleaning heads on tugs daily
Loading supplies
General cleanup of tugs and barges
General cooking and galley duties as may be required
Train to become a tankerman
Qualifications:
Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential
Must be able to comprehend and respond and carry out specific orders from the Captain or Mate.
Ability to communicate effectively with Captain, Mate, co-workers, Dispatchers, and customers in English.
Ability to learn and make application of safety awareness, injury prevention, and firefighting.
Must be able to understand and use information contained in cargo information cards and material safety data sheets.
Must be able to read, speak, and understand English over telephone and/or radio.
Carry out essential job responsibilities and duties listed above with a minimum of direction.
Must have valid CPR/First Aid/AED Training and Certificate
Must have valid HAZWOPER 24 Hour training and current certificate.
Valid state driver’s license.
Previous work experience helpful but not necessary.
Job Condition and Environment:
Work aboard boats and barges using pike poles, heavy lines, winches, mechanical tools for repairs, paint, thinner, paint brushes/rollers, paint chipping tools, cleaning solvents, kitchen utensils/cookware, power cords.
Ability to get along with crew members in confined quarters for prolonged periods of time
Exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, heat, wind, heavy seas, etc.)
Must not be afraid of heights.
Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full time position on an as needed basis.
Ability to adapt to a variety of schedules and hours
Able to work weekends, holidays, and at night. Willing to take call outs.
Company Overview:
Centerline Logistics is a leading provider of marine transportation services in the United States. Centerline Logistics operates on the United States West Coast (including Alaska and Hawaii), US East Coast (including Puerto Rico), the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River System. Services provided include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, tanker escort, ship assist, the transportation of general cargo and rescue towing. Centerline Logistics is the parent company of eight businesses specializing in marine services and a bulk liquids terminal business. Centerline Logistics provides accounting, administrative, human resources, safety and environmental services, as well as operational oversight to the subsidiary companies.

The Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D options to our employees and their eligible dependents after meeting Company requirements. 401(k) options, Disability Insurance, sick Pay, vacation pay, 10 paid holidays per calendar year (subject to work schedule) and Healthcare and/or Dependent Care FSAs are also available to our employees after meeting Company requirements. All benefits information may be subject to change based on any current or updated benefit plan year changes and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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