Deckhand

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent will perform a variety of duties/tasks on items of floating plant such as towboats, barges, loading docks, etc. May include land plant and land facilities during layup periods. Responsibilities Performs a variety of duties on items of floating plant. Assist in minor repairs to floating plant equipment. Perform basic tasks such as getting tools and supplies, carrying and lifting materials under the direction of a higher-level employee Drive primarily during daylight hours in fair and inclement weather conditions on regularly traveled roadways, gravel or dirt roads as well as public highways Utilize various tools such as scrapers, sand, or brushes to prepare surfaces for painting Operate water vehicle controls to land the craft without injury to personnel or equipment under the close and constan...