Able Bodied Seaman

ABLE BODIED SEAMAN

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with STEVENS TRANSPORTATION, LLC is of an "at-will" nature, which means the employee may resign at any time and STEVENS TRANSPORTATION, LLC may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Must have the ability to understand and comprehend duties and responsibilities given by the Captain/Mate.

If requested, will assist in the responsibility for cooking meals and keeping the galley clean.

Must assist in cargo evolutions, docking and undocking, and handling rigging for cargo operations, etc.   Must handle the vessel's working lines and mooring lines.  This includes the hawsers, cables, bridles, shock lines, and retrieving lines as experience dictates.  Help maintain and operate deck equipment when docking or departing.  

Must have reasonable abilities at throwing heavy lines and be able to secure large working lines quickly. Responsible for navigation lights and checking them regularly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Constant outside working conditions and frequent engine room conditions with loud noise, fumes, odors, chemicals, dust, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risks of electrical shock, sun glare and /or exposure to arc lights.  Occasional inside conditions.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Steel-toed shoes                Work Vest/Personal Flotation Device

Work Gloves                      Knife

Flashlight                            Ear muffs/Ear plugs

Safety glasses                    Safety goggles

Sun glasses                        Dust masks

Sunscreen

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

The individual assigned to this position must, with or without reasonable accommodation be experienced in the following essential functions.

Ability to understand and comprehend duties and responsibilities.

Responsible for scrubbing down the boat after each trip.

Ensure that all lines are secured and that the vessel is ready for sea as soon after it leaves the dock as possible.

Responsible for checking protective fenders when the boat is landing, to take them in upon departure and to adjust them whenever necessary.

Responsible for checking all life preservers to make sure they are properly stowed and not used as pillows.

Must be physically able to lift, carry and work with heavy rigging.

Perform duties under adverse conditions over or near water, and under tight time schedules.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Ability to handle multiple tasks within a given day.

Must be fully conversant with emergency procedures and life saving equipment onboard the vessel.

Essential Requirements:

• USCG minimum rating of Able Bodied Seaman with STCW VI/1 and STCW VI/2, RFPNW, Safety Awareness (SA) on the document
• TWIC
• Passport
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to travel 30 to 60 days a trip.
• Detailed Work History
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG included but not limited to pre-employment, random, reasonable cause, and post-accident testing.

Mariner applicants must be found fit for duty per United States Coast Guard or International mariner physical fitness requirements for employment. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact Human Resources at Stevens Towing Co., Inc.