Master Derrickboat

Your tasks

About the Position: Serve as Master of a derrickboat engaged in channel maintenance, marine construction, and hoisting services. Direct and be responsible for the proper maintenance, operation, administration, and safety of the vessel. Recruitment incentives, to include student loan repayment, may be offered to highly qualified candidates.

• Supervise or direct and coordinate the activities of the crew in sweeping and probing waterways for rocks and obstructions.
• Build and repair docks, dikes, and revetments.
• Use electronic positioning equipment for locating obstructions and for checking locations as work progresses.
• Supervise all repairs to house, hull, machinery and equipment.
• Direct or perform the operation of hoisting and swinging engines on derrickboat engaged in removing obstructions and shoals in navigation channels.
• Train new employees.
• Conduct fire, lifeboat, and man-overboard drills.
• Apply strict safety standards to avoid accidents.

Requirements

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Master Derrickboat without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Operator, Master Derrickboat tasks including operating various types of cranes using assorted levers, pedals, and controls. I can hoist and handle heavy equipment and materials and work in tandem with other cranes, acknowledging the appropriate weight limits and angles to lift loads safely. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Moderate physical effort is normally required in steering the vessel, walking, and climbing. Somewhat greater effort is required in accomplishing housekeeping and general maintenance work. Close hand and eye coordination is required when operating controls to maneuver vessel in traffic, in confined areas, and during derrick operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed both inside and outside aboard floating plant in all types of weather. There is danger of drowning due to accident or storm (and particularly due to improper lifting or handling of heavy objects which may cause the derrick to overturn). There is further danger of injury due to blasting operations. Is subject to cuts, bruises, sprains, and broken bones. The possibility of falling or slipping on wet or icy decks, ladders, etc., is always present. Although hazards involved are less than those of subordinate jobs because of supervisory functions, there is still exposure to unpleasant noise, heat, and fumes produced by the engine. Is exposed to dirt and grease when making minor repairs to vessel and machinery.

Education N/A