Job Description

Job Description

A Mate 2 is responsible for operation and maintenance activities of deck department and supervises and coordinates activities of deckhands aboard dredge and tenders.

Essential Job Functions

  • Responsible for work activities of deckhands on shift
  • Run anchor and skidder barges
  • Coordinates anchor moves, laying of sub-line, addition and removal of pontoons and buoys
  • When required, unloads shore pipe and assists with fill operations
  • Examines gear and life-saving equipment and orders repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment
  • Operates cranes as needed
  • Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “incident and injury free” work environment

    • Requirements

  • 2+ years as cutter dredge mate
  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to work 84 hour work week
  • Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation
  • Ability to understand hand signals and verbal commands in English 

    • Required Certifications or Licenses

  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 
  • Driver’s license 
  • Merchant Mariners Credentials (MMC) preferred

    • Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels
  • Work will frequently require individuals to push, pull, bend or stand for long periods of time, and climb ladders that have capacity limits of 300 lbs.
  • Must be able to lift or carry miscellaneous equipment, supplies and parts up to 50 lbs. unassisted

    • Additional Duties

    This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., and its subsidiaries, with or without notice.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Weeks Marine, Inc. and all its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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