Deckhands - Destrehan, LA
Bo-Mac Contractors, Ltd
Deckhand for day‑boat operations, home daily, handling barges and tug equipment
18 days ago ago
$22 - $24
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
New Orleans, LA
Onsite
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil construction
Piling construction
Marine construction
Site preparation
Deep excavation
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Civil
Piling
Marine
Pipeline
Petroleum Exploration
Oil and Gas Refining
Role
What you would be doing
lock construction
barge shifting
tugboat maintenance
heavy lifting
tug painting
deck cleaning
- Assisting in making locks and/or bridges
- Shifting barges
- Routine housekeeping
- Cleaning and greasing tugboat
- Handling and maintaining tugboat equipment
- Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 75 pounds of material.
- Painting and repairing areas on tug
- Cleaning and organizing deck barges
- Dropping or picking up barges
What you bring
hand tools
power tools
physical stamina
climbing
tow checking
- Frequent use of hand tools such as power tools, circular saws, hammers, nails, and bolts.
- Checking tow
- Frequently walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing.
- Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
- 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
- Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Disability, and Illness insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
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Security clearance- candidates must submit to a job‑related background check, medical exam, and drug screen.
Company
Overview
Founded 1980
Year Established
The company was established in 1980 and has since grown into a leader in the heavy civil and industrial sectors.
40 Years
Years of Experience
The company has been delivering complex projects across the U.S. for over 40 years.
- Specializes in heavy civil construction, marine construction, and industrial services.
- Notable projects include large-scale infrastructure, port facilities, and energy-related installations.
- Known for its commitment to quality and safety, the workforce tackles projects of varying sizes.
- Ability to take on diverse and demanding projects sets it apart from others in the sector.
- We do what is right
- Working safely is not optional
- We fulfill all commitments
- We want results to exceed expectations
- We are good stewards of everything entrusted to us
- We treat everyone with honesty, fairness and respect
- We plan, communicate, follow through and follow up
- We desire to improve – mediocrity is not acceptable
- Protect land, water, and air through sustainability initiatives that exceed regulatory requirements.
- Actively reducing carbon footprint through utilization of Tier 4 equipment, spill‑containment systems, and active monitoring for proper waste disposal.
- Maintain safety culture that includes environmental protection alongside human safety.
- No specific net‑zero target date stated.
51% Owned
Woman-Owned Business
Certified by WBENC as a woman-owned business, meeting the criteria of at least 51% ownership, operation, and control by women.
- Equal Opportunity Employer; hiring and advancement are based on qualifications without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity
- No publicly reported gender breakdown or specific statistical outcomes available
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