We are hiring for the start of the 2026 season!
As a deckhand at Brennan, you are a key member of our organization. You keep the product moving and safeguard important commodities as they travel hundreds of miles to reach their destination. You are an essential worker at Brennan and a vital part of the U.S. economy.
Seasonal Position This is a seasonal position running from March through November/December. We are currently hiring for the start of the season, so apply now to join our team!
Deckhand Responsibilities: As a member of the Brennan crew, youll report to the mate/pilot and assist in the switching and fleeting of barges, ensuring efficient and safe operations for our customers. Youll work with a small, close-knit team to perform the critical task of transporting products safely.
Deckhands enjoy a variety of responsibilities, from working in tow to performing engine maintenance tasks and daily housekeeping to keep their vessel in top shape. Other duties include:
Deckhand Requirements:
This position requires you to pass pre-employment screenings like a background check, physical, and a DOT drug screen that are regulated by federal guidelines.
Why choose us? We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work®, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction. Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed. We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility, and profit-sharing program.
Brennan Marine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Staffing Agencies J.F. Brennan Company Inc. ("Brennan") and its subsidiaries will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Brennan, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Brennan mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to Brennan employees, or to Brennans resume database will be considered Brennan property.
Brennan will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Brennan will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Brennans recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Brennan will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Brennans Chief Human Resources Officer or his/her designee. No other Brennan employee is authorized to bind Brennan to any agreement regarding the placement of a candidate by Agencies.
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