Summary:

Lineman duties are performed at a variety of fixed water and water edge structures where ocean vessels and barges are moored and aboard floating lineman boats. Works in 2-6 men crews to conduct mooring and unmooring operations of vessels as well as launch services.

Works in all types of weather elements.

Climbing vertical ladders to get on/off boats, docks, piers, wharves, dolphins and walkways.

Climbing descending water edge inclines of varying steepness, length, and construction ie Earth, rock, concrete, wood.

Manually pulling/pushing/lifting/dragging vessel/barge mooring lines from water to a mooring bollard/bit/cleat ashore or vice versa.

Requirements:

Boat handling experience (not licensed) 40 ft or less

General knowledge of the Sabine and Neches Rivers

Current TWIC card (will check status)

ISTC Basic certification

Must pass drug test

Strong work ethic

Ability to learn and adapt to a marine environment.

Physical Requirements not already listed above include:

Must exert up to 50 pounds of force/lifting/dragging, up to 150 pounds, and an amount of force constantly to move objects

Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as analyzing figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection, and using measurement devices

Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water

Pay

This is contract work and is paid on a 1099 basis. Pay varies with per job. More details will be given when you interview for the position.