Position Requirement: Must have a maritime background and a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card issued by Homeland Security) and a valid drivers license.
Required to learn safety rules and become familiar with proper usage of safety equipment. Required to comply with all Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations and Procedures at all times under the direction of Stevens Towing Company, Inc.s safety policies.
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.
Required to check on the proper operation of the masthead, stern and sidelights and report to the Captain/Mate at sunset, also check the anchor light when used.
Responsible for checking protective fenders when the boat is landing, to take them in upon departure and to adjust them whenever necessary.
Required to sweep and mop the interior of the vessel, wipe the bulkheads (walls) and overhead (ceiling) daily after each trip.
Required to wash the dishes, pots, pans and cutlery after each meal and to return these items to their proper location. Must clean the stove and oven completely once a week.
Must clean and/or defrost the refrigerator at least once a week and the freezer at least once a month. Required to arrange food supplies in such a manner as to prevent damage at sea.
Required to scrub toilet heads daily and scrub the shower stall and shower rack once a week. Must empty all trash and garbage daily, empty and clean all ashtrays, and sweep throughout the vessel daily.
Must assist the engineer as required (and expect to be helped in return when need arises).
Required to splice and care for all lines. (The Captain will instruct crew in splicing and seamanship and seamanship in general).
Required to apply to the United States Coast Guard for a seamans card (Merchant Mariners Document) and to furnish a photocopy of these documents and all subsequent endorsements and/or licenses to Stevens.
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.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, climb or balance.
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 apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to handle multiple tasks within a given day.
Must be fully conversant with emergency procedures and life saving equipment onboard the vessel.