Deckhand (Ordinary Seaman)

Job overview

The Deckhand (Ordinary Seaman) role is performed primarily aboard vessels, with shoreside seminars or training, in Brownsville, TX. The posting lists harbor-day rates of $141.11 for a 12-hour day and $282.22 for a 24-hour day. G&H Towing operates vessels and emphasizes crew safety and prevention of environmental pollution incidents. The deckhand supports safe vessel operations through lookout duties, line handling, machinery maintenance, cleaning, and reporting unsafe conditions. The role contributes to vessel readiness and crew safety while following the Certificate of Inspection, applicable regulations, and the company’s Towing Safety Management System.

What you'll do

• Follow the Certificate of Inspection, applicable regulations, and Towing Safety Management System
• clean machinery spaces, equipment, and living quarters
• conduct machinery maintenance
• make up lines for vessel handling
• stand lookout
• report unsafe conditions to the Master or OICNW and take early action to prevent accidents
• stop work when an evolution is dangerous and hazards cannot be mitigated
• support crew safety and prevention of environmental pollution incidents.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deckhand

ordinary seaman

brownsville tx

vessel operations

towing

lookout

line handling

machinery maintenance

7 days on/7 days off

harbor day pay

g&h towing

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential, Merchant Marine Medical Certificate, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential. Workdays typically follow a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule; out-of-region travel may be required.

About the employer

G and H Towing Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Inland Water Freight Transportation. Sector: 48.