Overview
The Port of New Orleans (PORTNOLA) is a diverse deep water port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico. PORTNOLA is seeking a Dredge Deckhand who can complete daily tasks on a marine vessel.
Dredge Deckhands are responsible for assisting the crew as needed, performing daily checks on engines, housekeeping, and appearance of the vessel, securing deck lines, and a variety of other related duties. Typically, Dredge Deckhands will work under close supervision of the Marine Operator 3. Some daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
Performs maintenance on equipment including de-rusting and painting.
Responsible for upkeep and operation of safety equipment.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervisor.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
The position currently consists of working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday – Wednesday) with overtime as necessary.
- This vacancy qualifies for $1.50/hr Premium Pay*
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the ‘Applications’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
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Eligible for consideration – You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
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Position filled – Someone has been selected for the position.
Position canceled – The agency has decided not to fill the position.
The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions Centers (Download PDF reader), and at the State Civil Service Testing and Recruiting Center at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance.
(Please note: Libraries and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process. Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process. Such questions should be directed to the State Civil Service Testing and Recruiting Center at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available. Information is also provided on our job seeker website at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/).
For further information about this vacancy contact:
April McKnight
Port of New Orleans Port Commission
April.Mcknight@portnola.com
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six months of experience in the deck department of marine vessels.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To perform specialized work aboard the state’s sole owned dredge and associated support equipment.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
Close from Dredge Captain, Dredge Mate or Marine Operators.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Marine Oiler by lack of engine room and mechanical duties.
Differs from other laborer jobs by performance of duties involving marine dredging. Works on dredging equipment which may be in operation 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Examples of Work
Fastens hawsers and mooring lines to vessels, wharves, barges, piers, or pilings and checks towing rigging, lines, wires, etc. Coils rope, splices rope, and makes rope fenders. Makes eyes in cable.
Lowers and raises anchors by hand or by vessel’s winches.
Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, chipping, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing bright work, etc. The use of steam cleaning equipment, paint sprayer, blasting equipment, and various industrial power tools is required to perform varied functions of maintenance.
Loads and unloads material and equipment for use on vessels.
Moves swing wires.
Operates bilge pumps.
Assists in deck and equipment repairs.
Assists in handling, hook-up, and securing of discharge lines and dredge anchors.
Assist in monitoring the condition of wire cables, winches, pulleys, blocks, pipeline, barges, and mooring parts.
Assists in operating anchor winch.
Participates in changing and greasing cables and sheaves when required.
Cleans obstructions from the cutter head, suction tube, and pump.
Uses acetylene torch to clear cutter head.
Assists welders as required.
Performs maintenance on pontoon line such as protective coatings, changing of walkway boards, replacing of gaskets, and cleaning/greasing of all ball joint connections.
Assists with fueling of tugs and dredge.
Handles lines in recovery of vessels adrift.
Mans and operates emergency safety equipment such as firefighting hoses, fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life rings, floats, etc.
Serves as lookout to assist in safe navigation of vessel.
Works in all weather conditions as required.